miscellaneous

adj — 3 senses

miscellaneous

adj

/ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪəs/

Etymology Borrowed from Latin miscellāneus, from miscellus (“mixed”), from misceō (“mix”).

1

Consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts.

  • A miscellaneous pile of clothing, buttons, tools and other junk.
2

Having diverse characteristics, abilities or appearances.

3

Not in any other category.

Synonyms
diverse, manifold, assorted, other
Derived terms
miscellaneous charge order, miscellaneously, miscellaneousness, misc, misc.
Related terms
miscegenation, miscellanea, miscellaneity, miscellany, miscible

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