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Italy is the country from which the phrase 'et al' originates. The phrase is an abbreviation for 'et alia', which means 'and others'. That phrase is in Latin, which is the classical language of the ancient Roman Empire.
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What is et al?
It is short for the Latin et alii ('and others'), which means "and others." For example, the phrase "IBM, Microsoft, HP, et al." means "IBM, Microsoft, HP and others" or "Carruthers et al."- "Carruthers and others".
Does et al have to do with a death?
no, Et Al. is legal jargon for Etc. It is the abbreviation of the Latin phrase et alia meaning 'and others'
What do the words et al mean in latin?
Et al. is the abbreviation for the Latin phrase et alii which literally means "and the others".
What is the proper way to type 'et al'?
The proper way to type the Latin phrase is et al. The two words are italicized, and a period comes after the second word in the phrase. The phrase is an abbreviated way of saying 'et alia', which means 'and others'.
What is the correct spelling of et al?
Et al. is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase et alii, which means "and others". Since al. is an abbreviation, it is properly spelled with a period/full stop.
Does the phrase Nye et al mean anything or have any significance?
It is the name of a researcher.
Which latin phrase means and the rest?
"et alia" abbreviated "et al" is the standard way to say "and the rest".
What Latin phrase is used with the primary author's name when the book has more then one author?
et al
Is there a period after et in et al?
No, there is not a period after et, rather, the period is after al. Et al. is Latin for et alli, meaning "and other people."
What is the notation for subsequent mutliple authors in a citation?
In APA style, subsequent multiple authors in a citation are noted as "et al." after the first author's name. This is used when a work has 3 or more authors but you only list the first author followed by "et al." for subsequent citations.
When did This Et Al end?
This Et Al ended in 2008.
When was This Et Al created?
This Et Al was created in 2002.
