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- Dictionaryeclectic/ɪˈklɛktɪk/
adjective
- 1. deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources: "universities offering an eclectic mix of courses" Similar Opposite
- 2. denoting or belonging to a class of ancient philosophers who did not belong to or found any recognized school of thought but selected doctrines from various schools of thought.
noun
- 1. a person who derives ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
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ECLECTIC definition: 1. Methods, beliefs, ideas, etc. that are eclectic combine whatever seem the best or most useful…. Learn more.
The meaning of ECLECTIC is composed of elements drawn from various sources; also : heterogeneous. How to use eclectic in a sentence. Eclectic Has a Philosophical History
ECLECTIC meaning: 1. Methods, beliefs, ideas, etc. that are eclectic combine whatever seem the best or most useful…. Learn more.
eclectic. / ɪˈklɛktɪk; ɛˈklɛk- / adjective. (in art, philosophy, etc) selecting what seems best from various styles, doctrines, ideas, methods, etc. composed of elements drawn from a variety of sources, styles, etc. noun. a person who favours an eclectic approach, esp in art or philosophy. Discover More. Derived Forms. ecˈlectically, adverb.
adjective. 1. (in art, philosophy, etc) selecting what seems best from various styles, doctrines, ideas, methods, etc. 2. composed of elements drawn from a variety of sources, styles, etc. noun. 3. a person who favours an eclectic approach, esp in art or philosophy. Collins English Dictionary.
Definitions of eclectic. adjective. selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas. synonyms: discriminant, discriminating. showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste. adjective. combining or composed of elements drawn from a variety of sources. noun.
1. selecting or choosing from various systems, methodologies, etc.; not following any one system. 2. made up of elements selected from various sources: an eclectic philosophy. n. 3. Also, ec•lec•ti•cist (ɪˈklɛk tə sɪst) a person who follows an eclectic method or mode.
adjective. /ɪˈklektɪk/. /ɪˈklektɪk/. (formal) not following one style or set of ideas but choosing from or using a wide variety. She has very eclectic tastes in literature. His house is an eclectic mixture of the antique and the modern. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin.
Eclectic definition: Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles.
ECLECTIC meaning: including many different styles and types: . Learn more.
