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The one-word spelling etcetera appears in some dictionaries. [3] The abbreviated form &c. or &c is still occasionally used—the ampersand & , derives from a ligature of et. [4] The phrase et cetera is often used to denote the logical continuation of some sort of series of descriptions. For example, in the following expression:
Shown on the logo as used by East Germany's CDU, a blue flag with two yellow stripes, a dove, and the CDU symbol in the center with the words ex oriente pax. ex parte: from a part: A legal term that means "by one party" or "for one party". Thus, on behalf of one side or party only. ex pede Herculem: from his foot, so Hercules
i.e., enduring forever. Used to designate a property which repeats in all cases in mathematical proof. Also used in philosophical contexts to mean "repeating in all cases". ad interim (ad int.) for the meantime: As in the term "chargé d'affaires ad interim", denoting a diplomatic officer who acts in place of an ambassador. [6] ad kalendas graecas
Used to express the exploitation of religion by State or ecclesiastical polity as a means of controlling the masses, or in particular to achieve political and mundane ends. Instrumentum vocale: instrument with voice: So Varro in his De re rustica (On Agriculture) defines the slave: an instrument (as a simple plow, or etc.) with voice.
It may also be used in a manner similar to the Latin phrase et cetera to denote written words or a concept that continues for a lengthy period beyond what is shown. Examples include: "The sequence 1, 2, 3, ... continues ad infinitum."
Used to mean "in every respect." Something applying to every aspect of a situation. in pari delicto: in equal offense Used when both parties to a case are equally at fault. in pari materia: in the same matter Refers to a situation where a law or statute may be ambiguous, and similar laws applying to the matter are used to interpret the vague one.
Et cetera is a Latin expression that means "and other things" or "and so on". Etcetera may also refer to ... a 2007 album by One Ok Rock; Etc., a 2002 album by ...
Adianoeta – a phrase carrying two meanings: an obvious meaning and a second, more subtle and ingenious one (more commonly known as double entendre). Alliteration – the use of a series of two or more words beginning with the same letter. Amphiboly – a sentence that may be interpreted in more than one way due to ambiguous structure.