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aut cetera (atc.)
"or one of the others; "either/or"
Abbreviated atc.
An exclusive alternative to "et cetera," etc. and "vel cetera," (vlc.) Based on the Latin words "aut" (exclusive "or") and "cetera" (the others), it signals an open list where a single final choice or outcome is possible.
Abbreviated atc.
An exclusive alternative to "et cetera," etc. and "vel cetera," (vlc.) Based on the Latin words "aut" (exclusive "or") and "cetera" (the others), it signals an open list where a single final choice or outcome is possible.
Select an elective: Art History, Introduction to Ceramics, Creative Writing, aut cetera (atc.)
The lost keys are either on the kitchen counter, in my jacket pocket, in the car console, aut cetera (atc.)
The lost keys are either on the kitchen counter, in my jacket pocket, in the car console, aut cetera (atc.)
aut cetera (atc.) by Chick-a-dee-dee-dee November 3, 2026
vel cetera
Abbreviation ("vlc.")
"and/or the others."
An inclusive alternative to "et cetera," etc. and "aut cetera," (atc.) Derived from Latin words "vel" (inclusive "or") and "cetera" ("the others"), it signals an open list where items can occur together, individually, or in any combination.
"and/or the others."
An inclusive alternative to "et cetera," etc. and "aut cetera," (atc.) Derived from Latin words "vel" (inclusive "or") and "cetera" ("the others"), it signals an open list where items can occur together, individually, or in any combination.
* "Bring typical picnic supplies: blankets, paper plates, napkins, vel cetera (vlc.)"
* "We can pass the time by reading, sketching, listening to a podcast, vel cetera / (vlc.)"
* "We can pass the time by reading, sketching, listening to a podcast, vel cetera / (vlc.)"
vel cetera by Chick-a-dee-dee-dee November 3, 2026