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and etc vs , and etc

Both "and etc" and ", and etc" are incorrect constructions in English. The correct form is simply "etc" without the word "and" before it.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1242 views

and etc

This construction is incorrect in English. The word "and" should not be used before "etc".

Avoid using "and etc" in English. Simply use "etc" to indicate that there are other items not listed.
  • Nov 7, 2023 ... I need assistance getting Vision 2023 Student and ETC Nomad 3.2.5 to talk to each other on a MacBook Pro.
  • Jul 14, 2010 ... ... and /etc was the only place that fit the bill. After a while the ... and /etc/ssl/certs/ is full of symlinks to files in /usr/share/ca ...
  • Jun 14, 2012 ... 5 Answers 5 · what is the purpose of ~/.bashrc when there are two files which does the same thing /etc/environment and /etc/bash.bashrc ? · 6. The ...
  • Aug 29, 2023 ... HOG 4 PC and ETC EOS on PC using Gadget II breaking output for both programs. We've been running our lights for 5 years using ETC Eos ...
  • Mar 9, 2019 ... Always. “Etc.” is an abbreviation of Latin et cetera, et meaning “and” and cetera meaning “the rest.” “And etc.” is always wrong.
  • Jan 22, 2015 ... Why do I have to manually copy /etc/services and /etc/resolv.conf ... and /etc/resolv.conf into /var/spool/postfix/etc. My impression is ...
  • Apr 1, 2024 ... These definitions come from IANA's timezone database. UTC, UTC+00:00 and Etc/UTC are essentially the same.
  • Dec 29, 2021 ... ... and /etc/subgid: lchown /etc/gshadow: invalid argument $ podman pull docker.io/alpine Trying to pull docker.io/library/alpine:latest...
  • Jul 22, 2019 ... LM324: (and LM324N and LM358 and etc. etc.) — Minimum Output Current? Sean McBride · Prodigy 80 points. Part Number: LM324. For all ...
  • AT&T Applications Regarding COLR and ETC Designation. AT&T Applications Regarding Carrier of Last Resort and Eligible Telecommunications Carrier Designation.

, and etc

This construction is also incorrect in English. The word "and" should not be used before "etc".

Do not include the word "and" before "etc". Just use "etc" to imply that there are additional items not mentioned.
  • Blood consists of hormones, neurotransmitters, and etc.
  • Where requested, and depending on the approval of the engine, such additional test data shall include ESC, ELR, and ETC test results, or from other proven procedures according to paragraph 3.1.11.5., item (h);
  • Where requested, and depending on the type-approval of the engine, such additional test data shall include ESC, ELR, and ETC test results, or from other proven procedures according to section 3.1.11.5, item (h)
  • Any used vials, syringes, and spillages etc. should be autoclaved, or the residual BOTOX inactivated using dilute hypochlorite solution (0.5%) for 5 minutes.
  • It will directly support the research needed to allow development of new technologies in areas such as photonics, advanced software and hardware, and interfaces etc.
  • Skin, eyes, veins, breathing, hair, etc and my diagnostic facility works automatically.
  • Too often we stand up in this Chamber and talk about various great plans, schemes and motions, etc. and they do not impact on people's lives.
  • Research and Development, Patents and Licences, etc.
  • Research and Development, Patents and Licenses, etc.
  • Lord of Escales, Sanford and Badlesmere, etc. No.
  • Demonstrations at points of sale, fairs and shows, etc.
  • Research and development, patents and licences, etc.
  • The Directive covers access to employment, pay, working conditions, dismissal, training etc, and both direct and indirect discrimination are covered.
  • The Directive covers access to employment, pay, working conditions, dismissal, training etc, and both direct and indirect discrimination are covered.
  • For type approval testing to either row B1 or B2 or row C of the tables in section 6.2.1 the emissions shall be determined on the ESC, ELR and ETC tests.
  • For approval testing to either row B1 or B2 or row C of the tables in paragraph 5.2.1. the emissions must be determined on the ESC, ELR and ETC tests.
  • For approval testing to either row B1 or B2 or row C of the tables in paragraph 5.2.1. the emissions must be determined on the ESC, ELR and ETC tests.
  • For type approval testing to either row B1 or B2 or row C of the tables in Section 6.2.1 the emissions shall be determined on the ESC, ELR and ETC tests.
  • Any used vials, syringes, and spillage etc. should be autoclaved and any residual Xeomin inactivated using diluted sodium hydroxide solution (0.1 N NaOH).
  • Moreover, pernicious discrepancies are sometimes found between Member States, for example with regard to the levying of VAT on imports, conditions for access to certain simplified procedures, the frequency of physical checks on goods, and penalties, etc.

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