miscellaneous
ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs
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Adjective

varied typesconsisting of various types or from different sources
  • She collected miscellaneous items for her art project.
  • The drawer was filled with miscellaneous tools and gadgets.
  • She enjoys reading miscellaneous articles on various topics.
diverse varied
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Expressions with miscellaneous

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food items that do not fit into a specific category
The buffet had a section for miscellaneous food.
various small jobs or duties
She spent the afternoon doing miscellaneous tasks around the house.
group of different rules in a document covering remaining subjects
Check the miscellaneous provisions at the end of the lease agreement.

Origin of miscellaneous

Latin, miscellus (mixed)

Terms with miscellaneous included in their meaning

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objects
miscellaneous items or objects, often personal belongings
junk drawer
drawer in the kitchen for miscellaneous items
items
miscellaneous items for a specific activity
miscellaneous things
various unspecified things or matters grouped together
assistant
person performing menial or miscellaneous duties
storage
drawer for storing miscellaneous small items
storage
drawer for storing miscellaneous small items
storage
drawer for storing miscellaneous small items

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  1. French:divers, ...
  2. German:verschieden, ...
  3. Italian:vario, ...
  4. Spanish:variado, ...
  5. Portuguese:variados, ...
  6. Chinese:各种各样的, ...
  7. Japanese:雑多な, ...
  8. Arabic:متنوع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְגוּוָּן, ...
  10. Russian:различный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:різноманітні, ...
  12. Hindi:विविध, ...

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