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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)
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| Definition of 'eclectic' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) eclectic, eclecticist
someone who selects according to the eclectic method
2. (adj) eclectic
selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas
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1. (adjective) eclectic
varied, wide-ranging
an eclectic mix of music
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| Definition of 'eclectic' |
Webster Dictionary |
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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
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