etcetera

adverb
UK: /ɪtˈsetərə/
US: /ɪtˈsetərə/

  1. Used at the end of a list to show that there are other things that you could have mentioned.

    1. I bought apples, bananas, etcetera at the market today after work it was very busy.
    2. We discussed marketing strategies, sales projections, etcetera, during the board meeting, but still have more to cover.
etcetera noun

  1. Other things of the same kind; and so forth.

    1. She packed her clothes, books, etcetera, for the trip this weekend away.
    2. The report listed several factors—rising costs, supply chain issues, etcetera—contributing to the company's financial difficulties.
etcetera abbreviation

  1. Used to represent other unmentioned items or things.

    1. The basket was filled with fruits, snacks, etcetera for the picnic later.
    2. The application requires information about your education, work experience, etcetera, be prepared.

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The phonetic transcription of "etcetera" is /ɪtˈsetərə/ in British English and /ɪtˈsetərə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "etcetera": "I bought apples, bananas, etcetera at the market today after work it was very busy.". More examples on the page.