miscellaneous
Miscellaneous (adj) means Made up of a mixed assortment of different things. Example: “The drawer was full of miscellaneous cables, batteries, and old receipts.”
How to use miscellaneous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA grab-bag of different, unrelated items.
Word forms
more miscellaneous comparative, most miscellaneous superlative
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Etymology
From Latin miscellaneus, based on miscellus (\"mixed\"), from miscere (\"to mix\").
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What does “miscellaneous” mean?
The word “miscellaneous” means made up of a mixed assortment of different things. In plain terms, a grab-bag of different, unrelated items.
How do you pronounce “miscellaneous”?
“Miscellaneous” is pronounced mih-suh-LAY-neers (/ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “miscellaneous” in a sentence?
Here is “miscellaneous” used in a sentence: “The drawer was full of miscellaneous cables, batteries, and old receipts.”
What is another word for “miscellaneous”?
Words with a similar meaning to “miscellaneous” include manifold and assorted.
What part of speech is “miscellaneous”?
“Miscellaneous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “miscellaneous” come from?
The word “miscellaneous” comes from Latin. From Latin miscellaneus, based on miscellus (\"mixed\"), from miscere (\"to mix\").
Is “miscellaneous” a common word?
“Miscellaneous” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “miscellaneous” have?
“Miscellaneous” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made up of a mixed assortment of different things.