Miscellaneous — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌmi-sə-ˈlā-nē-əs/ mis·cel·la·neous

Meaning & Definition of Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous (adjective)

  1. consisting of diverse things or members, heterogeneous
  2. having various traits
  3. dealing with or interested in diverse subjects

Miscellaneous (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. consisting of many things of different sorts

    "the bottom of the drawer was always a miscellaneous accumulation of odds and ends"

    similar: assorted, eclectic, heterogeneous, indiscriminate, kitchen-sink, magpie, mixed, motley, patchwork, piebald, promiscuous, raggle-taggle, ragtag, varied
    related: manifold, multifarious, multiple, multiplex, myriad, disparate, divergent, diverse, sundry, various, chaotic, cluttered, confused, disarranged, disarrayed, disheveled, disordered, farraginous, jumbled, littered, messed, messy, muddled, amalgamated, blended, combined, commingled, commixed, conglomerated, fused, incorporated, intermingled, intermixed, merged, mingled, composite, conglomerate, hybrid, unclassified, unsorted
    opposite: homogeneous
    near: monolithic, uniform, alike, identical, like, same, distinct, distinctive, individual, separate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Miscellaneous

The most common words with a similar meaning to Miscellaneous:

assorted, eclectic, heterogeneous, indiscriminate, kitchen-sink, magpie, mixed, motley, patchwork, piebald, promiscuous, raggle-taggle, ragtag, varied

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Miscellaneous

Words with the opposite meaning of Miscellaneous:

homogeneous

Related Words for Miscellaneous

manifold, multifarious, multiple, multiplex, myriad, disparate, divergent, diverse, sundry, various, chaotic, cluttered, confused, disarranged, disarrayed, disheveled, disordered, farraginous, jumbled, littered, messed, messy, muddled, amalgamated, blended, combined, commingled, commixed, conglomerated, fused

Near Antonyms of Miscellaneous

monolithic, uniform, alike, identical, like, same, distinct, distinctive, individual, separate

Word Forms of Miscellaneous

Derived words: miscellaneously (adverb), miscellaneousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Miscellaneous

Latin miscellāneus "combining various elements, mixed" (from miscellus "of mixed type, hybrid, assorted" —of uncertain origin— + -āneus, adjective suffix, probably after collēctāneus "assembled from various sources") + -ous

First known use: 1637

Frequently Asked Questions about Miscellaneous

What does "Miscellaneous" mean?

"Miscellaneous" means consisting of diverse things or members, heterogeneous. As an adjective, it is defined as: consisting of diverse things or members, heterogeneous.

What is another word for "Miscellaneous"?

Other words for "Miscellaneous" include assorted, eclectic, heterogeneous, indiscriminate, kitchen-sink, magpie, mixed and motley. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Miscellaneous" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Miscellaneous"?

There are 54 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Miscellaneous". Common alternatives include assorted, eclectic, heterogeneous, indiscriminate, kitchen-sink, magpie, mixed, motley, patchwork and piebald.

What is the opposite of "Miscellaneous"?

Antonyms of "Miscellaneous" include homogeneous. Near antonyms include monolithic, uniform, alike and identical.

How do you use "Miscellaneous" in a sentence?

Examples of "Miscellaneous" in a sentence: "the bottom of the drawer was always a miscellaneous accumulation of odds and ends".

Is "Miscellaneous" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Miscellaneous" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Miscellaneous"?

"Miscellaneous" is pronounced /ˌmi-sə-ˈlā-nē-əs/ and divided into syllables as mis·cel·la·neous.

What is the origin of the word "Miscellaneous"?

"Miscellaneous" comes from Latin miscellāneus "combining various elements, mixed" (from miscellus "of mixed type, hybrid, assorted" —of uncertain origin— + -āneus, adjective suffix, probably after collēctāneus "assembled from various sources") + -ous. First known use: 1637.