Definitions for eclectic
ɪˈklɛk tɪk; ɪˈklɛk tə sɪsteclec·tic

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.3 / 3 votes

1. eclectic, eclecticistadjective

   someone who selects according to the eclectic method

2. eclecticadjective

   selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. eclecticnoun

   Someone who selects according to the eclectic method.

2. eclecticadjective

   Selecting a mixture of what appear to be best of various doctrines, methods or styles.

3. eclecticadjective

   Unrelated and unspecialized; heterogeneous.

4. Etymology: From éclectique, from ἐκλεκτικός, from ἐκλέγω, from ἐκ + λέγω.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. eclectic

   Eclectic refers to selecting or borrowing from various sources, styles, or systems, often with the goal of creating something that is diverse or wide-ranging. It can relate to ideas, taste, or style in various areas such as philosophy, architecture, interior design, music, etc. Essentially, it denotes a mix or combination of various elements.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Eclecticadjective

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

2. Eclecticadjective

   consisting, or made up, of what is chosen or selected; as, an eclectic method; an eclectic magazine

3. Eclecticnoun

   one who follows an eclectic method

4. Etymology: [Gr. , fr. to pick out, choose out: cf. F. clectique. See Eclogue, and cf. Elect.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. Eclectic

   ek-lek′tik, adj. selecting or borrowing: choosing the best out of everything: broad, the opposite of exclusive.—n. one who selects opinions from different systems, esp. in philosophy.—adv. Eclec′tically.—n. Eclec′ticism, the practice of an eclectic: the doctrine of the Eclec′tics, a name applied to certain Greek thinkers in the 2d and 1st centuries B.C., later to Leibnitz and Cousin. [Gr. eklektikos—ek, out, legein, to choose.]

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1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of eclectic in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of eclectic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of eclectic in a Sentence

1. Paulette Miller:

   I don't think any parent wouldn't worry, but fear shouldn't control our lives, i'm just so proud of these guys being willing to do this. We've got such an eclectic group of individuals. They're a special group to me.

2. Darren Julien:

   It's really an eclectic auction of a lot of items from Britney Spears, Michael Jackson, Madonna, so many items to choose from pop culture history, we anticipate the entire auction could bring in somewhere between 2 and 4 million dollars.

3. Marco Rubio:

   You'll see it's an eclectic collection of members of the United States Senate in favor of what we've just done here in the Senate, and that's to pass a bill to make Daylight Saving Saving Time permanent, just this past weekend, we all went through that biannual ritual of changing the clock back and forth and the disruption that comes with it. And one has to ask themselves after a while why do we keep doing it ?

4. Loren PQ Baybrook:

   I think we’re looking at the middle of the pendulum swing in the history of nominations, a period of apparent balance when the Oscars look eclectic and seem focused on the substance and style of the films themselves.

5. Will Smith:

   It's an honor to be asked to perform at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, collaborating with Nicky, (producer) Diplo and Era on this track represents harmony, eclectic flavors and genres coming together. At the end of the day, we just want to see the world dance.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=eclectic
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Eclectic
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eclectic
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=eclectic