Miscellaneous in the English language is a word used to describe a thing or a set of things that cannot be categorized into other categories. It can be distinguished from Etcetera as etcetera is a continuation of a set of things while this word deals with the incategorization of things.

Examples

1. Dog, cat, mouse, computer

   Dog, cat, mouse are animals while computer isn't therefore it is miscellaneous.

2. Apple, orange, egg

   Apple, orange are fruits while egg isn't therefore it is miscellaneous.

3. Wheat, rice, corn

   Wheat and rice are grains while corn isn't therefore it is miscellaneous.