MISCELLANEOUS
Dictionary entry overview: What does miscellaneous mean? • MISCELLANEOUS (adjective)
The adjective MISCELLANEOUS has 2 senses:
1. constituting a grab-bag category
2. consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds (even to the point of incongruity)
Familiarity information: MISCELLANEOUS used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• MISCELLANEOUS (adjective)
Meaning:
Constituting a grab-bag category
Context example:
the usual collection of miscellaneous expenses
Similar:
general (applying to all or most members of a category or group)
Meaning:
Consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds (even to the point of incongruity)
Synonyms:
assorted; motley; sundry; miscellaneous; mixed
Context examples:
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
Similar:
heterogeneous; heterogenous (consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature)
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