The abbreviation etc. comes from theLatin et cetera, meaning "and the like" or "and soforth." Since and is part of the meaning, andshould not be used with etc.
He brought goggles, gloves, respirators, andetc.
He brought goggles, gloves, respirators,etc.
Do not place etc. at the end of a list that begins withfor example, including, or such as. Thesephrases already suggest the inclusion of other things.
He brought safety equipment, such as goggles, gloves,respirators, etc.
He brought safety equipment, such as goggles, gloves andrespirators.
Generally, use a phrase such as and so on, and soforth or and the like rather than etc..
He brought goggles, gloves, respirators,etc.
He brought goggles, gloves, respirators, and soforth.
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