Miscellany
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɪˈsɛləni/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Miscellany is a noun meaning (countable) An assortment of miscellaneous items.
Meaning
(countable) An assortment of miscellaneous items.
More Meanings
- (countable) A collection of writings on various subjects or topics; an anthology.
- (uncountable) The condition of being miscellaneous, of being a hodgepodge.
Example Sentences
a monthly miscellany of literature
All of these critics and theorists agree, however, positively, unequivocally, in this, […] that miscellany is abhorrent to their sense; that the sixteen-story building must not consist of sixteen separate, distinct, and unrelated buildings piled one upon the other until the top of the pile is reached.
Word Forms
- miscellanies
Synonyms for miscellany
Depending on context, synonyms include miscellanea, congeries, smorgasbord, bouillabaisse, bric-a-brac, catch-all.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include miscellanea, motley, potpourri, mixture, assortment, variety.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.