used as a function word to indicate that two words or expressions are to be taken together or individually
language comprehension and/or productionDavid Crystal

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of and/or was in 1853

Dictionary Entries Near and/or

Andoke

and/or

andorite

Cite this Entry

“And/or.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/and%2For. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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