eclectic

[ ih-klek-tik ]

/ ɪˈklɛk tɪk /

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adjective

selecting or choosing from various sources.

made up of what is selected from different sources.

not following any one system, as of philosophy, medicine, etc., but selecting and using what are considered the best elements of all systems.

noting or pertaining to works of architecture, decoration, landscaping, etc., produced by a certain person or during a certain period, that derive from a wide range of historic styles, the style in each instance often being chosen for its fancied appropriateness to local tradition, local geography, the purpose to be served, or the cultural background of the client.

noun

Also ec·lec·ti·cist

[ih-klek-tuh-sist]. /ɪˈklɛk tə sɪst/. a person who follows an eclectic method, as in philosophy or architecture.

Origin of eclectic

1675–85; <Greek eklektikós selective, equivalent to eklekt(ós) chosen, select (eklég(ein) to pick out + -tos past participle suffix; see ec-) + -ikos-ic

OTHER WORDS FROM eclectic

ec·lec·ti·cal·ly, adverbnon·ec·lec·tic, adjective, nounnon·ec·lec·ti·cal·ly, adverbun·ec·lec·tic, adjective

un·ec·lec·ti·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby eclectic

éclair, éclaircissement, eclampsia, eclamptogenic, éclat, eclectic, eclecticism, eclipse, eclipse period, eclipse plumage, eclipsing binary

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Example sentences from the Web for eclectic

I think this is just much more natural and eclectic than a lot of films.
‘Boyhood’ Star Ellar Coltrane: An Astonishing Debut 12 Years in the Making|Kevin Fallon|July 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But these days, Starbucks features an eclectic mix of music with a very heavy dose of jazz.
Jazz (The Music of Coffee and Donuts) Has Respect, But It Needs Love|Ted Gioia|June 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Forty-eight works from 37 artists, including 18 women, are on display, and the selection is eclectic.
Pharrell’s ‘GIRLS’ Exhibit Stars...Pharrell?|Liza Foreman|May 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He also posted the tips videos on YouTube, where his eclectic likes suggest the very opposite of a narrow-minded fanatic.
Don’t Turn This Malaysia Airlines Pilot Into Flight 370’s Richard Jewell|Michael Daly|March 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST

They also attest to a constant in his eclectic artistic career: his long-standing relationship and work with the ICA.
All Hail Richard Hamilton, the Father of British Pop Art|Chloë Ashby|February 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The gourmets of the Eclectic Club ceased to drink champagne for a while, and the grumblers gave committee and secretary a rest.
Sonia Between two Worlds|Stephen McKenna
Morris Perlmutter's front parlor represented an eclectic taste, and the fine arts had been liberally patronized in its decoration.
Potash & Perlmutter|Montague Glass
On the other hand, and it is well to dwell upon this in order to grasp his personality, Grme was far from being an eclectic.
Grme|Albert Keim
While they represent the homeopathic and eclectic schools, yet the regulars are largely in the majority.
Sparkling Gems of Race Knowledge Worth Reading|Various
Hinduism: With one of the highest number of followers (ca. 650 million), Hinduism is an eclectic religion.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin

British Dictionary definitions for eclectic

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

Derived forms of eclectic

eclectically, adverb

Word Origin for eclectic

C17: from Greek eklektikos, from eklegein to select, from legein to gather

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	eclectic
释义	eclectic [ ih-klek-tik ] / ɪˈklɛk tɪk / SEE SYNONYMS FOR eclectic ON THESAURUS.COM adjective selecting or choosing from various sources. made up of what is selected from different sources. not following any one system, as of philosophy, medicine, etc., but selecting and using what are considered the best elements of all systems. noting or pertaining to works of architecture, decoration, landscaping, etc., produced by a certain person or during a certain period, that derive from a wide range of historic styles, the style in each instance often being chosen for its fancied appropriateness to local tradition, local geography, the purpose to be served, or the cultural background of the client. noun Also ec·lec·ti·cist [ih-klek-tuh-sist]. /ɪˈklɛk tə sɪst/. a person who follows an eclectic method, as in philosophy or architecture. Origin of eclectic 1675–85; <Greek eklektikós selective, equivalent to eklekt(ós) chosen, select (eklég(ein) to pick out + -tos past participle suffix; see ec-) + -ikos-ic OTHER WORDS FROM eclectic ec·lec·ti·cal·ly, adverbnon·ec·lec·tic, adjective, nounnon·ec·lec·ti·cal·ly, adverbun·ec·lec·tic, adjective un·ec·lec·ti·cal·ly, adverb Words nearby eclectic éclair, éclaircissement, eclampsia, eclamptogenic, éclat, eclectic, eclecticism, eclipse, eclipse period, eclipse plumage, eclipsing binary Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for eclectic I think this is just much more natural and eclectic than a lot of films. ‘Boyhood’ Star Ellar Coltrane: An Astonishing Debut 12 Years in the Making\|Kevin Fallon\|July 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But these days, Starbucks features an eclectic mix of music with a very heavy dose of jazz. Jazz (The Music of Coffee and Donuts) Has Respect, But It Needs Love\|Ted Gioia\|June 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Forty-eight works from 37 artists, including 18 women, are on display, and the selection is eclectic. Pharrell’s ‘GIRLS’ Exhibit Stars...Pharrell?\|Liza Foreman\|May 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He also posted the tips videos on YouTube, where his eclectic likes suggest the very opposite of a narrow-minded fanatic. Don’t Turn This Malaysia Airlines Pilot Into Flight 370’s Richard Jewell\|Michael Daly\|March 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST They also attest to a constant in his eclectic artistic career: his long-standing relationship and work with the ICA. All Hail Richard Hamilton, the Father of British Pop Art\|Chloë Ashby\|February 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The gourmets of the Eclectic Club ceased to drink champagne for a while, and the grumblers gave committee and secretary a rest. Sonia Between two Worlds\|Stephen McKenna Morris Perlmutter's front parlor represented an eclectic taste, and the fine arts had been liberally patronized in its decoration. Potash & Perlmutter\|Montague Glass On the other hand, and it is well to dwell upon this in order to grasp his personality, Grme was far from being an eclectic. Grme\|Albert Keim While they represent the homeopathic and eclectic schools, yet the regulars are largely in the majority. Sparkling Gems of Race Knowledge Worth Reading\|Various Hinduism: With one of the highest number of followers (ca. 650 million), Hinduism is an eclectic religion. The Civilization of Illiteracy\|Mihai Nadin British Dictionary definitions for eclectic 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 Derived forms of eclectic eclectically, adverb Word Origin for eclectic C17: from Greek eklektikos, from eklegein to select, from legein to gather Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to eclectic broad, diverse, varied, wide-ranging, catholic, universal, liberal, assorted, heterogeneous, inclusive, mixed, multifarious, selective, dilettantish, diversified, many-sided, multiform, all-embracing, mingled
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