Another Word For Etc

Meaning

The abbreviation "etc." stands for "et cetera," which is a Latin term meaning "and other things" or "and so on." It is used to denote that there are additional items or examples that can be included in a list without having to write them all out. It's commonly used when the list is too long or when it's clear what the omitted items might be.

Synonyms

• And so forth
• And the rest
• Among others
• And so on

Antonyms

• Specifically
• Exclusively
• Not including
• Strictly

Etymology

The term "et cetera" comes from Latin, where "et" means "and" and "cetera" means "the rest." It has been adopted into English and used as an abbreviation since the 17th century.

Examples

1. In my bag, I packed sandwiches, snacks, drinks, etc. for the picnic.
2. We need to buy supplies like paper, pencils, markers, etc. for the classroom.
3. The study covers various topics such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, etc.
4. Common pets include dogs, cats, birds, etc.