Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cetera
Latin phrase
/ˈkɛt.ərə/
Definition
The term ‘cetera’ is a Latin word meaning ‘and the rest’ or ‘and others.’ It is often used in phrases to indicate that additional similar items are included without needing to list them all explicitly.
Examples
- In legal documents, it may appear as ‘et cetera’ to imply ‘and so forth.’
- We discussed the project requirements, budget, cetera.
Meaning
Used in contexts to suggest continuation or addition of similar items or elements.
Synonyms
- and others
- and so forth
- etc.
