MISCELLANY Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word miscellany. (close relations)
miscellanies
Best Alternative Words for MISCELLANY
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assortment | nounn | |||||||
noun • a collection containing a variety of sorts of things • the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type | ||||||||
mixture | nounn | |||||||
noun • (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding) • any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients • a collection containing a variety of sorts of things • an event that combines things in a mixture • the act of mixing together | ||||||||
potpourri | nounn | |||||||
noun • a collection containing a variety of sorts of things • a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources • a jar of mixed flower petals and spices used as perfume | ||||||||
variety | nounn | |||||||
noun • a collection containing a variety of sorts of things • noticeable heterogeneity • (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics • a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances • a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality • a difference that is usually pleasant | ||||||||
array | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an orderly arrangement • an impressive display • especially fine or decorative clothing • an arrangement of aerials spaced to give desired directional characteristics verb • lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line • align oneself with a group or a way of thinking | ||||||||
collection | nounn | |||||||
noun • several things grouped together or considered as a whole • a publication containing a variety of works • request for a sum of money • the act of gathering something together | ||||||||
diversity | nounn | |||||||
noun • noticeable heterogeneity • the condition or result of being changeable | ||||||||
hodgepodge | nounn | |||||||
noun • a motley assortment of things • a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas | ||||||||
jumble | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a confused multitude of things • small flat ring-shaped cake or cookie • a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas verb • be all mixed up or jumbled together • assemble without order or sense • bring into random order | ||||||||
medley | nounn | |||||||
noun • a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources | ||||||||
melange | nounn | |||||||
noun • a motley assortment of things | ||||||||
mishmash | nounn | |||||||
noun • a motley assortment of things | ||||||||
range | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: • the limits within which something can be effective • a large tract of grassy open land on which livestock can graze • a series of hills or mountains • a place for shooting (firing or driving) projectiles of various kinds • a variety of different things or activities • (mathematics) the set of values of the dependent variable for which a function is defined • the limit of capability • a kitchen appliance used for cooking food verb • change or be different within limits • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment • have a range; be capable of projecting over a certain distance, as of a gun • range or extend over; occupy a certain area • lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line • feed as in a meadow or pasture • let eat • assign a rank or rating to | ||||||||
selection | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of choosing or selecting • an assortment of things from which a choice can be made • the person or thing chosen or selected • a natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment • a passage selected from a larger work | ||||||||
miscellanea | nounn | |||||||
noun • a collection containing a variety of sorts of things | ||||||||
florilegium | nounn | |||||||
noun • an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc. | ||||||||
garland | nounn | |||||||
noun • an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc. • United States singer and film actress (1922-1969) • flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes • a city in northeastern Texas (suburb of Dallas) with counties Dallas and Collin verb • adorn with bands of flowers or leaves | ||||||||
motley | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a collection containing a variety of sorts of things • a garment made of motley (especially a court jester's costume) • a multicolored woolen fabric woven of mixed threads in 14th to 17th century England adjective satellite • consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds • having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly verb • make something more diverse and varied • make motley; color with different colors | ||||||||
salmagundi | nounn | |||||||
noun • a collection containing a variety of sorts of things • cooked meats and eggs and vegetables usually arranged in rows around the plate and dressed with a salad dressing | ||||||||
smorgasbord | nounn | |||||||
noun • a collection containing a variety of sorts of things • an assortment of foods starting with herring or smoked eel or salmon etc with bread and butter; then cheeses and eggs and pickled vegetables and aspics; finally hot foods; served as a buffet meal | ||||||||