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
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. éclecticisme. Cf. Electicism.]
Definition: Theory or practice of an eclectic.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
11 May 2025
(noun) a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, glockenspiels, etc.
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
