What Is Miscellaneous? Definition And Usage Of This Term

What Is Miscellaneous? Definition And Usage Of This Term

WHAT IS MISCELLANEOUS – In this topic, we will first know the definition of the term, “miscellaneous” and how is this term used in sentences.

Definition

The Oxford Dictionary described this term as the following:

• (of items or people gathered or considered together) of various types or from different sources.
• (of a collection or group) composed of members or elements of different kinds.

On the other hand, the Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines this term as the following:

• consisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
• having various traits
• dealing with or interested in diverse subjects

Synonyms and Antonyms

Here are the following synonyms and antonyms of this term:

• Synonyms
  • various
  • varied
  • different
  • assorted
  • mixed
  • diverse
  • disparate
  • sundry
  • variegated
  • diversified
  • motley
  • multifarious
  • jumbled
  • confused
  • indiscriminate
  • diverse
• Antonyms
  • homogenuous

Etymology

It is derived from the Latin term miscellaneus, which is derived from miscellus, which means “mixed“, or miscere which means “to mix“; and the suffix –ous.

Examples

Here are some of the examples:

• He packed everything into the rucksack and added a package of coffee, one of tea, some salt and a few miscellaneous items.
• Never was there a mixture of society so miscellaneous as was there assembled
• She objected to its miscellaneous fruits and began to remove them, evidently thinking they were all meant for her.

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