miscellaneous
English edit
Etymology edit
Borrowed from Latin miscellāneus, from miscellus (“mixed”), from misceō (“mix”).
Pronunciation edit
Adjective edit
miscellaneous (comparative more miscellaneous, superlative most miscellaneous)
- Consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts.
- A miscellaneous pile of clothing, buttons, tools and other junk.
- Having diverse characteristics, abilities or appearances.
Synonyms edit
- (consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts): diverse, manifold; See also Thesaurus:heterogeneous or Thesaurus:assorted
- (having diverse characteristics):
Derived terms edit
- misc, misc. (abbreviation)
- miscellaneous charge order
- miscellaneously
Related terms edit
Translations edit
consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts
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having diverse characteristics
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