et alia
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Latin et (“and”) + alia (“others”).
Phrase
[edit]- And others; used of things; neuter plural
Usage notes
[edit]- In some academic contexts, it may be appropriate to use the specific Latin form that would be used in Latin text, selecting the appropriate grammatical case.
- The abbreviation "et al." negates the need for such fastidiousness.
Synonyms
[edit]- (and others): et al.