Definitions for eclecticɪˈklɛk tɪk; ɪˈklɛk tə sɪst
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ec•lec•ticɪˈklɛk tɪk; ɪˈklɛk tə sɪst(adj.)
selecting or choosing from various systems, methodologies, etc.; not following any one system.
made up of elements selected from various sources:
an eclectic philosophy.
Origin of eclectic:
1675–85; < Gk eklektikós selective =eklekt(ós) chosen (v. adj. of eklégein to single out =ek- ec - +légein to choose) +-ikos -ic
ec•lec′ti•cal•ly(adv.)
Princeton's WordNet
eclectic, eclecticist(adj)
someone who selects according to the eclectic method
eclectic(adj)
selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
eclectic(adjective)ɪˈklɛk tɪk
varied, wide-ranging
an eclectic mix of music
Wiktionary
eclectic(Noun)
Someone who selects according to the eclectic method.
eclectic(Adjective)
Selecting a mixture of what appear to be best of various doctrines, methods or styles.
eclectic(Adjective)
Unrelated and unspecialized; heterogeneous.
Origin: From éclectique, from ἐκλεκτικός, from ἐκλέγω, from ἐκ + λέγω.
Webster Dictionary
Eclectic(adj)
selecting; choosing (what is true or excellent in doctrines, opinions, etc.) from various sources or systems; as, an eclectic philosopher
Eclectic(adj)
consisting, or made up, of what is chosen or selected; as, an eclectic method; an eclectic magazine
Eclectic(noun)
one who follows an eclectic method
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