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Definition of Miscellaneous
1. Adjective. Consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds. "Sundry sciences commonly known as social"
Similar to: Heterogeneous, Heterogenous
Derivative terms: Motley
2. Adjective. Having many aspects. "A miscellaneous crowd"
Similar to: Varied
Derivative terms: Multifariousness
Definition of Miscellaneous
1. a. Mixed; mingled; consisting of several things; of diverse sorts; promiscuous; heterogeneous; as, a miscellaneous collection.
Definition of Miscellaneous
1. Adjective. Consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts. ¹
2. Adjective. Having diverse characteristics, abilities or appearances. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Miscellaneous
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Miscellaneous
Literary usage of Miscellaneous
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Works of Alexander Hamilton by Alexander Hamilton (1904)
"miscellaneous PAPERS CINCINNATI ' NEW YORK, July 6, 1786. ""THE committee to whom
was referred the pro- • ceedings of the Society of the Cincinnati, ..."
2. The Life of Richard Cobden by John Morley (1908)
"CHAPTER XX miscellaneous CORRESPONDENCE ON SOCIAL AND POLITICAL MOVEMENTS BEHIND
the merits of a policy of economy for its own. sake, there was in the minds ..."
3. Essays of Leigh Hunt by Leigh Hunt, Reginald Brimley Johnson (1891)
"ESSAYS, miscellaneous, CRITICAL, AND AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL. DEATHS OF LITTLE CHILDREN.
["Indicator," April 5th,. "Indicator and Companion,". ..."
4. Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin (1818)
"PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE: PART I. LETTERS ON miscellaneous SUBJECTS. To GEORGE
WHITEFIELD. * SHI, Philadelphia, June 6,. I received your kind letter of the 2d ..."
5. A New System of Domestic Cookery: Formed Upon Principles of Economy and by Maria Eliza Ketelby Rundell (1824)
"... miscellaneous OBSERVATIONS FOR THE USE OF THE MISTRESS OF A FAMILY. IN every
rank, those deserve the greatest praise, who best acquit themselves of the ..."
6. Book-prices Current: A Record of Prices at which Books Have Been Sold at Auction (1890)
"A miscellaneous COLLECTION. (No. of Lots, 663 ; amount realised, ,£. 6d.)
Ainsworth (WH) Windsor Castle, an Historical Romance, plates by George Cruikshank ..."
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