English Explanatory Dictionary

miscellaneous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts.
  2. Having diverse characteristics, abilities or appearances.
  3. Not in any other category.

Pronunciation

/ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪəs/ en-uk-miscellaneous.ogg en-us-miscellaneous.ogg

Word forms

miscellaneous more miscellaneous most miscellaneous

Etymology

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

Synonyms

manifold assorted diverse other

Related words

miscegenation miscellanea miscellaneity miscellany miscible

Derived words

miscellaneous charge order miscellaneously miscellaneousness misc misc.
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