Derived from the past participle of the verb "assort"; used attributively to describe items that have been sorted or classified.
Definitions
Having been classified or arranged into categories; sorted. The librarian placed the assorted books into clearly labeled boxes.
Used attributively before a noun to indicate a mixture or variety (e.g., "assorted chocolates").
Definitions
Of various different kinds; mixed. The box was filled with assorted candies.