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Etymology

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From Latin et (and) + aliae (others).

Phrase

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et aliae

  1. And others; used of females; feminine plural.

Usage notes

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  • In some academic contexts, it may be appropriate to use the specific Latin form that would be used in Latin text, selecting the appropriate grammatical case.
  • The abbreviation "et al." finesses the need for such differentiation.

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