misc
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6.3
Containing different kinds of things
- adjective
- /mɪsk/
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varios
- The recipe called for misc ingredients like herbs, spices, and leftover vegetables.
Examples
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It's time for Take it to the School National Ice Cream Tournament Miscellaneous Region.
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And there was one called Miscellaneous fitness weights.
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On a Mac, go to the Miscellaneous menu, then select Change Working Directory.
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The store has a section for misc items that includes everything from toys to kitchen gadgets.
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He found some misc papers that contained notes from various meetings.
Synonyms
assorted
vsmisc
25
3.7
Made of different kinds mixed together
is the short written label for that same mix
miscellaneous
vsmisc
17
6.5
Something that contains different kinds of things like papers or tools
is the short form used instead of the full word
Surface Forms
misc positive
Etymology
Misc is a short form of miscellaneous, which comes from the Latin verb miscere meaning 'to mix'. Think of the common word mix — misc as an adjective labels things that are 'mixed' or 'various', which is why it describes different kinds together.