mis·cel·la·ne·ous (m s -l n - s)adj.1. Made up of a variety of parts or ingredients. 2. Having a variety of characteristics, abilities, or appearances. 3. Concerned with diverse subjects or aspects.
[From Latin miscell neus, from miscellus, mixed, from misc re, to mix; see meik- in Indo-European roots.]
mis cel·la ne·ous·ly adv. mis cel·la ne·ous·ness n. Synonyms: miscellaneous, heterogeneous, mixed, varied, assorted These adjectives mean consisting of a number of different kinds. Miscellaneous implies a varied, often haphazard combination: is selling postcards and miscellaneous novelties. Heterogeneous emphasizes diversity and dissimilarity: a heterogeneous urban population. Mixed suggests a combination of differing but not necessarily conflicting elements: a mixed program of baroque and contemporary music. Varied stresses absence of uniformity: "The assembly was large and varied, containing clergy and laity, men and women" Nicholas P.S. Wisemen. Assorted often suggests the purposeful arrangement of different but complementary elements: a pretty arrangement of assorted flowers. |
miscellaneous [miss-sel-lane-ee-uss] Adjective composed of or containing a variety of things; mixed or assorted [Latin miscere to mix]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Adj. | 1. | miscellaneous - consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds; "an arrangement of assorted spring flowers"; "assorted sizes"; "miscellaneous accessories"; "a mixed program of baroque and contemporary music"; "a motley crew"; "sundry sciences commonly known as social"- I.A.Richardsheterogeneous, heterogenous - consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature; "the population of the United States is vast and heterogeneous" | | 2. | miscellaneous - having many aspects; "a many-sided subject"; "a multifaceted undertaking"; "multifarious interests"; "the multifarious noise of a great city"; "a miscellaneous crowd"varied - characterized by variety; "immigrants' varied ethnic and religious traditions"; "his work is interesting and varied" |
miscellaneous adjective mixed, various, varied, diverse, confused, diversified, mingled, assorted, jumbled, sundry, motley, indiscriminate, manifold, heterogeneous, multifarious, multiform
Translations miscellaneous [mɪsɪˈleɪnɪəs] adj → varios/as, diversos/as; miscellaneous expenses → gastos diversos
miscellaneous [mɪsɪˈleɪnɪəs] adj [ items, expenses] → divers(es); [ selection] → varié(e)
miscellaneous [mɪsɪˈleɪnɪəs] adj → verschieden; miscellaneous expenses → sonstige Unkosten pl
miscellaneous [mɪsɪˈleɪnɪəs] adj [ items] → vario/a; [ selection] → misto/a; miscellaneous expenses → spese varie
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