etc
UK: ɪtˈsetərə | US: ɪtˈsetərə
adv. used to indicate that a list is not exhaustive and other similar items are included.
The abbreviation "etc." originates from the Latin phrase et cetera, meaning "and the rest" or "and other things." The word et is the Latin conjunction for "and," while cetera derives from ceterus, meaning "the remaining" or "the others." Over time, the phrase was shortened to "etc." in English and other languages, retaining its function to denote an incomplete list. The term reflects the efficiency of Latin abbreviations in scholarly and legal texts, which were later adopted into everyday usage.
Pack your essentials: clothes, toiletries, etc.
The store sells fruits, vegetables, dairy products, etc.
She enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, etc.
Bring tools—hammer, nails, screws, etc.—for the project.
The course covers grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.