Definition

Noun (plural only): - Additional items or extras: "et ceteras" refers to miscellaneous supplementary things, often of minor importance, that are added to a main set or collection. It is the plural form of "et cetera" (meaning "and the rest") used as a concrete noun.

Usage Examples

• (The miscellaneous extra items needed for travel.)
• (The additional minor charges.)

Advanced Usage

• "and et ceteras": Used to list a set of items with the implication that similar, unspecified extras are included.

  • The package came with a camera, lenses, batteries, and other et ceteras. (The unspecified accessories.)

• "all the et ceteras": Emphasizes the entirety of the miscellaneous items.

  • He brought snacks, drinks, and all the et ceteras for the picnic. (Every possible extra item.)

Variants and Related Words

• Etcetera (n, singular; also written "et cetera"): A single additional item or the phrase meaning "and so forth."

  • The list included apples, oranges, etcetera. (And other similar items.)

• Et cetera (adv/phrase): Used in writing to indicate that more items of the same type could follow.

  • She mentioned books, papers, et cetera. (And other similar things.)

Synonyms

• Extras: additional items beyond the main ones.
• Miscellanea: a collection of various items, especially of little value.
• Odds and ends: small, unimportant items.

Related Idioms

• The whole kit and caboodle: everything, including all extras.

  • He sold the car with all its et ceteras — the whole kit and caboodle. (The car and all its accessories.)

• All the trimmings: all the additional, often decorative, items.

  • They served turkey with all the et ceteras: stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce. (All the traditional accompaniments.)