et al.
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[edit] Etymology
From Latin, abbreviation of et (“and”) and alii (“others”) and its forms and derivatives.
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- IPA: /etˈɑl/
[edit] Abbreviation
- And others; to complete a list, especially of people, as authors of a published work.
[edit] Usage notes
- Formerly, this was preferred by some over etc. for lists of people in all contexts. At present the two abbreviations are used synonymously in many contexts for completing lists. However, in lists of authors of a published work et al. is still used.
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and others
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- et al
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et al.