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etcetera

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[et-set-er-uh, ‑-se-truh] / ɛtˈsɛt ər ə, ‑ˈsɛ trə /

noun

etceteras plural
  1. a number of other things or persons unspecified.

  2. etceteras, extras or sundries.


Other Word Forms

Inflected Forms

noun

Etymology

Origin of etcetera

First recorded in 1375–1425; noun use of et cetera

Example Sentences

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Presented by Dance Theater Etcetera, the free festivities will include a global array of dance companies and bands, as well as activities for children.

From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2016

"I am ecstatic that the Marlins are moving," said Chipper Jones, who played 121 games at Joe Robbie Etcetera Stadium.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2011

The sentiment is shared by visiting players, even the pitcher who threw a perfect game last year at Joe Robbie Etcetera Stadium.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2011

We will help you in the matter, good Humphrey Etcetera.

From The Lancashire Witches A Romance of Pendle Forest by Ainsworth, William Harrison

Everyone recalls his luminous speech on the question, with its graphic description of forced marches "from So-and-so to So-on," dubious nights by night "from Etcetera to So-forth."

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, May 7, 1892 by Various

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