ECLECTIC

eclectic

(adjective) selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas

eclectic, eclecticist

(noun) someone who selects according to the eclectic method

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

eclectic (comparative more eclectic, superlative most eclectic)

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

Unrelated and unspecialized; heterogeneous.

Synonyms

• (unrelated and unspecialized): heterogeneous; see also heterogeneous

Antonyms

• (selecting a mixture of doctrines): exclusive, homogeneous, orthodox, standard, uniform; see also homogeneous

Noun

eclectic (plural eclectics)

Someone who selects according to the eclectic method.

Source: Wiktionary


Ec*lec"tic, a. Etym: [Gr. éclectique. See Eclogue, and cf. Elect.]

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

2. Consisting, or made up, of what is chosen or selected; as, an eclectic method; an eclectic magazine. Eclectic physician, one of a class of practitioners of medicine, who select their modes of practice and medicines from all schools; formerly, sometimes the same as botanic physician. [U.S.] -- Eclectic school. (Paint.) See Bolognese school, under Bolognese.

Ec*lec"tic, n.

Definition: One who follows an eclectic method.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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