Eclectic ECLEC'TIC, a. [Gr. to choose.] Selecting; choosing; an epithet
given to certain philosophers of antiquity, who did not attach themselves
to any particular sect, but selected from the opinions and principles
of each, what they thought solid and good. Hence we say, an eclectic
philosopher; the eclectic sect. ECLEC'TIC, n. A philosopher
who selected from the various systems such opinions and principles as
he judged to be sound and rational. 1. A christian who adhered to
the doctrines of the Eclectics. Also, one of a sect of physicians.
eclectic
adj 1: selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas
n 1: someone who selects according to the eclectic method [syn:
eclectic, eclecticist]
eclectic
1683, from Fr. eclectique, from Gk. eklektikos "selective," lit. "picking
out," from eklektos "selected," from eklegein "pick out, select,"
from ek "out" + legein "gather, choose." Originally a group of ancient
philosophers who selected doctrines from every system; broader sense is
first recorded 1814.
eclectic I. adjectiveEtymology: Greek eklektikos, from eklegein to
select, from ex- out + legein to gather — more at legendDate: 1683 1. selecting what appears to be best in various
doctrines, methods, or styles 2. composed of elements drawn from
various sources; alsoheterogeneous • eclecticallyadverbII. nounDate: 1817
one who uses an eclectic method or approach
eclectic adj. & n. --adj. 1 deriving ideas, tastes, style, etc., from various sources. 2 Philos. & Art selecting one's beliefs etc. from various sources; attached to no particular school of
philosophy. --n. 1 an eclectic person. 2 a person who subscribes to an eclectic school of thought. Derivatives: eclectically adv. eclecticism n. Etymology: Gk
eklektikos f. eklego pick out
eclectic
An eclectic collection of objects, ideas, or beliefs is wide-ranging and comes from
many different sources. (FORMAL)
...an eclectic collection of paintings, drawings, and prints.= diverse
ADJ
eclectic
ekˈlektɪk adj. & n. --adj. 1 deriving ideas, tastes, style, etc.,
from various sources. 2 Philos. & Art selecting one's beliefs etc. from
various sources; attached to no particular school of philosophy. --n. 1
an eclectic person. 2 a person who subscribes to an eclectic school of
thought. øøeclectically adv. eclecticism n. [Gk eklektikos f. eklego
pick out]
Eclectic \Ec*lec"tic\, a. [Gr. ?, fr. ? to pick out, choose out:
cf. F. ['e]clectique. See Eclogue, and cf. Elect.]
1. Selecting; choosing (what is true or excellent in
doctrines, opinions, etc.) from various sources or
systems; as, an eclectic philosopher.
2. Consisting, or made up, of what is chosen or selected; as,
an eclectic method; an eclectic magazine.
Eclectic physician, one of a class of practitioners of
medicine, who select their modes of practice and medicines
from all schools; formerly, sometimes the same as botanic
physician. [U.S.]
Eclectic school. (Paint.) See Bolognese school, under
Bolognese.
Eclectic, AL (town, FIPS 22816)
Location: 32.63676 N, 86.03474 W
Population (1990): 1087 (441 housing units)
Area: 9.6 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 36024
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