Some latin abbreviations in English
Abbreviations | Full Latin Words | Meaning | Examples |
c. | circa | circa | Shakespeare was born in c 1500. |
cf. | confer | compare | Cf. Sonnet 116 of Shakespeare. |
e.g. | exempli gratia | for example | Books e.g. novels, biographies, fiction. |
et al. | et alii/ alia | and others | Sherlock Holmes et al. |
etc. | Et cetra | and so on | Fruits like apples, oranges, grapes etc. |
ibid | ibidem | in the same place | ibdi. Page 20 |
i.e. | id est | that is to say | Cold drinks, i.e. soft drinks, cold coffee are available. |
N.B. | nota bene | note well | N.B. Minimum 5 years of experience is required. |
Vide | vide | see | Vide. Document attached |
Viz. | videlicet | namely | The members viz. Sam, John, Peter |
The bouquet has roses, calendula, lily etc.
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