| Abbreviation | Latin Phrase | General Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| etc. | et cetera "and the rest" |
used at the end of a list to indicate that it continues and is not exhaustive |
| e.g. | exempli gratia "for the sake of example" |
used to indicate that what follows is an example of what preceded it |
| i.e. | id est "that is" |
used to indicate that what follows is a more specific elaboration |
| et al. | et alii/aliæ "and others" |
used at the end of a list of people to indicate that more were involved |
