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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
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.
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. someone who selects according to the eclectic method. synonyms: eclecticist. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Eclectic."
Nov 7, 2017 · Definition of eclectic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Eclectic definition: Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles.
eclectic. adjective. formal us / ekˈlek.tɪk / uk / ekˈlek.tɪk / Add to word list. Methods, beliefs, ideas, etc. that are eclectic combine whatever seem the best or most useful things from many different areas or systems, rather than following a single system: an eclectic style / approach. an eclectic taste in literature.
Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the word eclectic mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word eclectic. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status.
noun One who, in whatever department of knowledge, not being convinced of the fundamental principles of any existing system, culls from the teachings of different schools such doctrines as seem to him probably true, conformable to good sense, wholesome in practice, or recommended by other secondary considerations; one who holds that opposing sch...
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.
