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 miscre, to mix; see meik- in Indo-European roots.]mis cel·lane·ous·ly adv.mis cel·lane·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. |
Translations
miscellaneously
adv → verschieden; grouped, collected → bunt, wahllos
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