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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Word of the Day

2 April 2025

COVERT

(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”


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Coffee Trivia

There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.

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