The term 'multifarious' is used to describe something that is varied and COMPLEX. HETEROGENEOUS, which has 13 letters, means composed of DIFFERENT elements or parts. INDISCRIMINATE, with 14 letters, means not making distinctions or showing no discrimination. MIXED, with 5 letters, means made up of DIFFERENT elements or parts. INTRICATE, with 9 letters, means having MANY complexly interrelated parts. COMPLEX, with 7 letters, means consisting of MANY interconnected parts. DIFFERENT, with 9 letters, means not the same as another or others. MISCELLANEOUS, with 13 letters, means consisting of a variety of things. DIVERSE, with 7 letters, means consisting of distinct kinds. Finally, MANY, with 4 letters, means a large number. All of these words are used to describe the term multifarious, which is used to describe something that is varied and COMPLEX.