Synonyms for et cetera


Grammar : Adj
Spell : et set-er-uh, se-truh
Phonetic Transcription : ɛt ˈsɛt ər ə, ˈsɛ trə

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Définition of et cetera

Origin :
  • also etcetera, early 15c., from Latin et cetera, literally "and the others," from et "and" + neuter of ceteri "the others." The common abbreviation was &c. before 20c., but etc. now prevails.
  • adj and so forth
Example sentences :
  • Now, where there is an et cetera in an agreement, there is always an opening for dispute.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • You deal for coffee, et cetera, with Vaust in the Weender Strasse?
  • Extract from : « Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. I (of II) » by Edmund Downey
  • There was, he considered, a fine turn of irony in "et cetera."
  • Extract from : « The False Chevalier » by William Douw Lighthall
  • And you others—Brady, Ethel, Lucy, et cetera—you've all got your books ready?
  • Extract from : « Jack of Both Sides » by Florence Coombe
  • That gave her time to say, "Yours, et cetera," instead of "sadly and devotedly."
  • Extract from : « Put Yourself in His Place » by Charles Reade
  • "A combination of weather, soil, et cetera," the medic said.
  • Extract from : « Attrition » by Jim Wannamaker
  • "Bride, et cetera," said Brandon, with a sneer meant only for his own satisfaction.
  • Extract from : « Paul Clifford, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • You know—not the dust, but the principle of the thing, et cetera.
  • Extract from : « Gold Out of Celebes » by Aylward Edward Dingle
  • Agree gratefully to every suggestion for the betterment of the people, et cetera.
  • Extract from : « Moral » by Ludwig Thoma
  • Plenty of time and no rocks ahead, choice in your own hands, et cetera.
  • Extract from : « Mrs. Severn, Vol. 1 (of 3) » by Mary Elizabeth Carter

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