et cetera

"Et cetera," often written as "etc.," is a Latin phrase meaning "and the rest" or "and other similar things." It's used at the end of a list to indicate that there are additional items not specifically listed but implied to be of the same kind. For example, if you say "apples, oranges, bananas, etc.," it means the list includes other fruits as well. Using "etc." helps avoid listing every item and keeps communication concise. It’s important to use it when the omitted items are similar enough that their inclusion is understood.