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miscellaneous

Pronunciation: /ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪəs/

The English word “miscellaneous” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts.
  2. Having diverse characteristics, abilities or appearances.
  3. Not in any other category.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin miscellāneus, from miscellus (“mixed”), from misceō (“mix”).

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