Meaning of assorted in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈsɔrdəd/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    assorted

    Definitions

    1. consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds (even to the point of incongruity)

    Examples

    • « an arrangement of assorted spring flowers »
    • « assorted sizes »
    • « miscellaneous accessories »
    • « a mixed program of baroque and contemporary music »
    • « a motley crew »
    • « »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

    Examples

    • « assorted sizes »
    • « his disguises are many and various »
    • « various experiments have failed to disprove the theory »
    • « cited various reasons for his behavior »

    Synonyms

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