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Eclectic

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Noun

1. eclectic, eclecticist

someone who selects according to the eclectic method

Adjective

2. eclectic

selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Eclectic

see synonyms of eclectic
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

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Eclectic

see synonyms of eclectic
adjective
1. 
selecting from various systems, doctrines, or sources
2. 
composed of material gathered from various sources, systems, etc.
noun
3. 
a person who uses eclectic methods in philosophy, science, or art

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Eclectic

see synonyms of eclectic
adj.
1. Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles: an eclectic taste in music; an eclectic approach to managing the economy.
2. Made up of or combining elements from a variety of sources: "a popular bar patronized by an eclectic collection of artists, writers, secretaries and aging soldiers on reserve duty" (Curtis Wilkie).
n.
One that follows an eclectic method.

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