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Definition of miscellaneously
miscellaneously
/ˌmɪs.əˈleɪ.ni.əs.li/
mis · cel · la · ne · ous · ly
Adjective:miscellaneous
miscellaneously Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
6
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• adverb
1
In a mixed, varied, or assorted manner, consisting of diverse elements without a single overarching category or order.
Example
"The historical pamphlets were miscellaneously bound together into a single volume regardless of their publication dates."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the early 17th century from the adjective 'miscellaneous' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'miscellaneus' (mixed, assorted), from 'miscere' (to mix).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Miscellaneously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/miscellaneously