miscellaneous

CEFRC1

/ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪəs/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Made up of many different kinds of things.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Having diverse characteristics, abilities or appearances.

Examples

  • I keep all my miscellaneous files in this folder.

  • We use miscellaneous methods such as discussion, threats and physical injury.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Not in any other category.

  2. Consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts.

More examples

In context

  • A miscellaneous pile of clothing, buttons, tools and other junk.

Synonyms

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The drawer was full of blank objects such as paperclips and rubber bands.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adjective

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