miscellaneous

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or consisting of a mixture of various things.

• adjective

  Not limited to a specific topic or subject; assorted.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪəs/
   
   
   
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2. /ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪəs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=501812"

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Synonyms

diverse , manifold

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with miscellaneous
misery , casserole , soliloquy

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Variants

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miscellaneous , miscellaneously , miscellaneousness , miscellaneousnesses

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Etymology

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From Latin: miscellaneus, from miscere, to mix

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Trivia

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1. The term miscellaneous was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. In literature, a miscellany is a collection of various writings, often unrelated to each other.

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Related Concepts

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1. Assorted: Refers to a mixture of various things, similar in meaning to miscellaneous

2. Heterogeneous: Refers to things that are diverse or dissimilar, often used interchangeably with miscellaneous

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Quotes

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1. The coyotes, in other words, also munched rabbits, woodchucks, meadow mice, deer mice, jumping mice, and freelance "miscellaneous" booty like frogs and fallen apples and muskrats,  …

   - Edward Hoagland,{it}Harper's{/it},June 2007

2. … we came upon what must have been his camp, a rather elaborate shelter made of lashed saplings and covered with plastic sheeting; empty Clorox bottles were scattered around, along with rope, canned goods, and what Huck Finn would have called his traps—the "miscellaneous" pots, clothing, and whatnot that you lug around through life.

   - Franklin Burroughs,{it}The River Home{/it},1992

3. The sandhogs' word for a "miscellaneous" happening in which a sandhog is injured is mishap.

   - Alec Wilkinson,{it}Double Take{/it},Summer 2001

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Culture

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Miscellaneous is often used in various contexts, such as in literature, particularly in titles of collections of essays or stories, and in art, where artists create miscellaneous works that do not fit neatly into any particular category.

How to Memorize "miscellaneous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a container filled with a mixture of various items, such as fruits, vegetables, or toys.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word miscellaneous with the concept of a diverse collection or mixture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device, such as a rhyme or acronym, to help remember the meaning of miscellaneous.

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