miscellaneous
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
consisting of many different types of things that are not usually grouped together.
consisting of a variety of disparate elements, parts, or ingredients.
Simple“The drawer was full of miscellaneous items like old batteries, string, and spare buttons.”
In context“The box contained a miscellaneous collection of heirlooms, ranging from Victorian postcards to mid-century industrial tools.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
put into a group because they do not fit into any other specific category.
referring to items or data points that remain after primary categories have been assigned.
Simple“I put the extra costs for parking and snacks under miscellaneous expenses.”
In context“The final chapter of the report addresses miscellaneous findings that, while significant, did not align with the primary research objectives.”
UsageOften used as a heading in reports or budgets for small, varied expenses.
Antonyms
“It consists of more than 60 bronze age objects, including 29 bracelets, 11 bowls, three bottles and other miscellaneous pieces.”