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How do you spell Miscellaneous?

Correct spelling

miscellaneous

MISCELL + ANEOUS. Two L's.

Why is miscellaneous spelled this way?

From Latin miscellaneus, mixed. MISCERE (to mix). Something miscellaneous is mixed together — a collection without a single organizing principle.

Common misspellings of miscellaneous

miscelaneousmiscellanousmiscellaniousmiscalleneous

Example

The box contained miscellaneous items.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell miscellaneous?+
The correct spelling is "miscellaneous". MISCELL + ANEOUS. Two L's.
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Other commonly misspelled words

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