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Definitions for eclecticismɪˈklɛk təˌsɪz əm

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

ec•lec•ti•cismɪˈklɛk təˌsɪz əm(n.)

  1. the use or advocacy of an eclectic method.

    Category: Architecture, Philosphy

  2. an eclectic method or movement.

    Category: Architecture, Common Vocabulary

Origin of eclecticism:

1825–35

Princeton's WordNet

  1. eclecticism, eclectic method(noun)

    making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style

Wiktionary

  1. eclecticism(Noun)

    The quality of being eclectic

  2. eclecticism(Noun)

    An approach to thought that draws upon multiple theories to gain complementary insights into phenomena

  3. eclecticism(Noun)

    Any form of art that borrows from multiple other styles

Webster Dictionary

  1. Eclecticism(noun)

    theory or practice of an eclectic

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