miscellaneous meaning and definition

MISCELLANEOUS adjective

Definition of miscellaneous (adjective)

1. consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
   • "an arrangement of assorted spring flowers"; "assorted sizes"; "miscellaneous accessories"; "a mixed program of baroque and contemporary music"; "a motley crew"; "sundry sciences commonly known as social"- I.A.Richards
   • synonyms: assorted, mixed, motley, sundry
2. having many aspects
   • "a many-sided subject"; "a multifaceted undertaking"; "multifarious interests"; "the multifarious noise of a great city"; "a miscellaneous crowd"
   • synonyms: many-sided, multifaceted, multifarious