Miscellaneous

/ˌmɪs.əˈleɪ.ni.əs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Consisting of various kinds, types, or elements; having a variety of characteristics.

She packed a miscellaneous assortment of items for her trip.

Of different kinds or sorts; not falling into a particular category.

The sale included a miscellaneous collection of vintage items.

Composed of members of different categories or groups.

The committee was made up of a miscellaneous group of experts from various fields.

Mixed together without regard to kind or type.

The drawer was filled with miscellaneous papers and old receipts.

From Latin 'miscellaneus', meaning 'mixed'.

miscellaneous items

A collection of various items that do not belong to a specific category.

miscellaneous expenses

Costs that cannot be categorized under regular accounting classifications.

variety

A number of different types of things.

diversity

The state of being diverse; variety.

A mix of different things.

That party was a total miscellaneous vibe!

A hodgepodge of items.

His garage is just miscellaneous junk.