, -ˈse-trə also it-, nonstandard ek-, nonstandard ik-
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Definition of etcetera
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et cetera
Latin phrase
, -ˈse-trə also it-, nonstandard ek-, nonstandard ik-
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Definition of et cetera (Entry 2 of 2)
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“Etcetera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/etcetera. Accessed 4 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of etcetera was in the 12th century
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