and/or

329 2.8

Shows that one choice, the other, or both are allowed

coordinating conjunction
/ˈændˌɔr/

Formal

: y/o

Applicants may submit their documents online and/or by mail.

Examples

The meeting will be held in person and/or via video call, depending on your preference.
You can choose soup and/or salad with your meal.
You can choose and/or participate in the workshop.
The report must include data and/or analysis.
You can choose soup and/or salad with your meal.
Applicants may submit their documents online and/or by mail.
The meeting will be held in person and/or via video call, depending on your preference.

Surface Forms

and/or main

and or main

Etymology

And/or is a written short form that joins the words and and or to show you can have 'both' or 'either' option. Think of it like a sign that lets both roads open at once, so it allows one choice, the other choice, or both.