etc.

American

abbreviation

and others; and so forth; and so on (used to indicate that more of the same sort or class might have been mentioned, but for brevity have been omitted).

You can leave your coats, umbrellas, etc., at the door.

etc. British

abbreviation

et cetera

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Etymology

Origin of etc.

Shortening of et cetera

Example Sentences

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“Thank you to all the doctors, nurses, proton and radiation magicians etc- what a relief,” she wrote.

From Washington Times • Jun. 19, 2023

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