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 Definitions of eclectic  [ɪˈklɛk tɪk]  

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Definition of 'eclectic' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) eclectic
selecting or choosing from various systems, methodologies, etc.; not following any one system.

2.  eclectic
made up of elements selected from various sources:
an eclectic philosophy.

Etymology:  (1675–85; < Gk eklektikós selective =eklekt(ós) chosen (v. adj. of eklégein to single out =ek- ec - +légein to choose) +-ikos -ic)

Definition of 'eclectic' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) eclectic, eclecticist
someone who selects according to the eclectic method

2. (adj) eclectic
selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas


Definition of 'eclectic' Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary 

1. (adjective) eclectic
varied, wide-ranging
an eclectic mix of music


Definition of 'eclectic' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) eclectic
selecting; choosing (what is true or excellent in doctrines, opinions, etc.) from various sources or systems; as, an eclectic philosopher

2. (adj) eclectic
consisting, or made up, of what is chosen or selected; as, an eclectic method; an eclectic magazine

3. (noun) eclectic
one who follows an eclectic method



'eclectic' - Nearby Entries  

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