ECLECTICISM

eclecticism, eclectic method

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

eclecticism (countable and uncountable, plural eclecticisms)

The quality of being eclectic

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

(arts) Any form of art that borrows from multiple other styles

Source: Wiktionary


Ec*lec"ti*cism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. Ă©clecticisme. Cf. Electicism.]

Definition: Theory or practice of an eclectic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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(verb) embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of; “The fugue typifies Bach’s style of composition”


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