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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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