Dictionary of problem words and expressions. Harry Shaw. 1975.
etc — 1. This is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase et cetera meaning ‘and other things of the same kind’, and is pronounced et set ǝr ǝ or et set rǝ, despite the temptation to articulate the first syllable ek on the analogy of words such as ecstasy… … Modern English usage
and — strong conjunction 1 used to join two words, parts of sentences, etc: Do you want a pen and a bit of paper? | The film starred Jack Lemmon and Shirley Maclaine. | We ve dealt with items one, two, and eleven. | We ll have to reduce costs and… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
etc. — /ət ˈsɛtrə/ (say uht setruh), /ɛt / (say et ), / ərə/ (say uhruh) 1. and others; and so forth; and so on (used to indicate that more of the same sort or class might have been mentioned, but, for sake of brevity, are omitted). –phrase 2. etc., etc …
and so forth — This English form of etc. (See and etc.) is standard but is sometimes used unnecessarily at the end of a statement to suggest that something could be added. Probably all that needs to be said has been said, and anything else would be waste or… … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
etc — See and etc … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
ETC Group — is an international organization dedicated to the conservation and sustainable advancement of cultural and ecological diversity and human rights. The full legal name is Action Group on Erosion, Technology and Concentration. ETC is intended to be… … Wikipedia
Etc...TV — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Etc...medios S.A. Nombre público Etc...TV Eslogan Todo pasa x ETC Tipo Television por cable Programación Infantil y Juvenil Propietario Telefilms Ltda. Inicio de tr … Wikipedia Español
etc. — Etc. is Latin for et cetera and means and so on : You need to bring plates, knives, forks, spoons, etc. to the table. It is a good idea, however, to just finish the list, not letting it end with etc. But if you must, use a phrase like and so… … Confused words
and — W1S1 [ənd, ən strong ænd] conj [: Old English;] 1.) used to join two words, phrases etc referring to things that are related in some way ▪ He s gone to get some fish and chips. ▪ The film starred Jack Lemmon and Shirley Maclaine. ▪ We ve dealt… … Dictionary of contemporary English
And — And, conj. [AS. and; akin to OS. endi, Icel. enda, OHG. anti, enti, inti, unti, G. und, D. en, OD. ende. Cf, {An} if, {Ante }.] 1. A particle which expresses the relation of connection or addition. It is used to conjoin a word with a word, a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
