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ECLECTICALLY
Etymology
Adverb
eclectically (comparative more eclectically, superlative most eclectically)
In an eclectic manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Ec*lec"tic*al*ly, adv.
Definition: In an eclectic manner; by an eclectic method.
ECLECTIC
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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THEORETICAL
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