Miscellaneous vs. Sundry — What's the Difference?

Consisting of various kinds; varied

Various; miscellaneous

Having a variety of characteristics or aspects

More than one or two but not very many; a number of, several.

Consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts.

Of various types, especially when numerous; diverse, varied.

Having diverse characteristics, abilities or appearances.

Consisting of an assortment of different kinds; miscellaneous.

Mixed; mingled; consisting of several things; of diverse sorts; promiscuous; heterogeneous; as, a miscellaneous collection.

(archaic) Chiefly preceded by a number or an adjective like many: of two or more similar people or things: not the same as other persons or things of the same nature; different, distinct, separate. (Contrast sense 5.2.)

Constituting a grab-bag category;

(obsolete)

Consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds (even to the point of incongruity);

Relating to a single person or thing as opposed to more than one; individual, respective.

Of a person or thing: not the same as something else; different. (Contrast sense 4.)

Not attached or connected to anything else; physically separate.

A minor miscellaneous item.

A food item eaten as an accompaniment to a meal; a side dish; also, such an item eaten on its own as a light meal.

Synonym of extra

Various people or things; several.

Synonym of asunder

(archaic) Placed separately; apart.

(obsolete) Individually, separately; sundrily.

Several; divers; more than one or two; various.

Separate; diverse.

Miscellaneous unspecified objects;

Consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds (even to the point of incongruity);