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• Ausdruck lateinischen Ursprungs, der am Ende einer Aufzählung verwendet wird, um anzuzeigen, dass es noch weitere ähnliche Elemente gibt, die nicht ausdrücklich genannt werden, um unnötige Wiederholungen zu vermeiden.

A Latin-derived expression used in English at the end of lists to indicate that further, similar items are included but not explicitly stated, avoiding unnecessary repetition.

1. And other similar thingsB1formal

   Used after a list to imply the continuation of items of the same kind without naming them, functioning adverbially to modify the scope of the enumeration.

   Und andere ähnliche Dinge

   • The store sells electronics, household appliances, furniture, and so forth.
   • He packed his books, papers, pens, and other sundries for the trip.
   • The conference covers topics like AI, machine learning, data science, and the like.
   • She enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, swimming, and similar pursuits.
   • The recipe requires flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and the rest of the usual ingredients.

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2. Indicating predictable continuationB2formal

   Implies that the remaining items of a well-understood sequence or category are too obvious or numerous to mention, acting to truncate the statement.

   Hinweis auf vorhersehbare Fortsetzung

   • She recited the first five letters of the alphabet: A, B, C, D, E, and so on.
   • The process repeats each morning: wake up, brew coffee, check emails, and the usual routine.
   • Standard equipment includes a screwdriver, pliers, a hammer, and other essential tools.
   • Assign each participant a number: 1 through 20, continuing sequentially.
   • The series continues with volumes III, IV, V, and the subsequent installments.

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