adjective
miscellaneous
mis-uh-LAY-nee-us/ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
Of various kinds not fitting one specific category.
The tray contains miscellaneous objects, including yarn, a spoon, and a toy car.
Etymology
Latin miscellaneus described something mixed. The English adjective applies that image to a collection containing several different kinds of things rather than one uniform kind.
In context
different classes of interpretation one is religious some are non-religious then there are mixtures of that a lot about bridal preparations and all that kind of thing and they are miscellaneous even almost sexual things
More examples
- She puts miscellaneous expenses in a separate column.
- The bookstore has a shelf for miscellaneous local publications.
- We gather the miscellaneous tools left around the garage.
Forms
miscellaneous
Similar words
- varied
- Emphasizes difference without implying a catchall category.
- assorted
- Assorted emphasizes a mixture of types; miscellaneous often groups things lacking one clear category.