Miscellaneous ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Miscellaneous ( adjective )

1. Made up of a variety of things or composed of various elements.
2. Of various kinds or not easily classified.

Origin:

From latin miscellaneus ("mixed"), from miscellus ("mixed"), from miscere ("to mi.x")

Examples:

1. He had a large collection of miscellaneous items.
2. The box was filled with miscellaneous objects.
3. The store had a miscellaneous selection of goods.
4. The book was a collection of miscellaneous essays.
5. The bag was filled with miscellaneous trinkets.

(As a noun)

Miscellaneous ( noun )

1. Made up of a variety of things or composed of various elements.
2. Of various kinds or not easily classified.

Origin:

From latin miscellaneus ("mixed"), from miscellus ("mixed"), from miscere ("to mi.x")

Examples:

1. He had a large collection of miscellaneous items.
2. The box was filled with miscellaneous objects.
3. The store had a miscellaneous selection of goods.
4. The book was a collection of miscellaneous essays.
5. The bag was filled with miscellaneous trinkets.