miscellaneous
Translation
miscellaneous, varied, assorted, diverse
Examples
The box contained miscellaneous items from the garage.
The box contained miscellaneous items from the garage.
He had miscellaneous expenses on his business trip.
He had miscellaneous expenses on his business trip.
Grammar Patterns
miscellaneous ((noun)) of various types The drawer is full of miscellaneous objects.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assorted, varied, diverse; Antonyms: uniform, homogeneous
Etymology
From Latin 'miscere' meaning 'to mix'. It signifies a mixture of various things.
Memory Tips
Think of 'miscellaneous' as a 'mix' of things. The '-ellaneous' part sounds like a collection.