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=== Subset terms === | === Subset terms === | ||
A ''subset term'' identifies a set of members of a larger class. Common subset terms are ''including'', ''among'', and ''et cetera'' (''etc.''). Do not use redundant subset terms (so avoid constructions like: {{!xt| | A ''subset term'' identifies a set of members of a larger class. Common subset terms are ''including'', ''among'', and ''et cetera'' (''etc.''). Do not use redundant subset terms (so avoid constructions like: {{!xt|'''Among''' the most well-known members of the fraternity are '''included''' two members of the Onassis family.}} or {{!xt|The elements in stars '''include''' hydrogen, helium, '''etc.'''}}). Do not use ''including'' to introduce a complete list, where ''comprising'', ''consisting of'', or ''composed of'' would be more accurate.<!-- (Yes, ''comprising'' belongs in this list; it means "to include or contain" and does not need an additional preposition. ''Comprised of'' is not standard English.) --> | ||
=== Identity === | === Identity === | ||