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ec·lec·tic 
[i-klek-tik] Pronunciation Key
[i-klek-tik] Pronunciation Key –adjective
–noun
| 1. | selecting or choosing from various sources. |
| 2. | made up of what is selected from different sources. |
| 3. | not following any one system, as of philosophy, medicine, etc., but selecting and using what are considered the best elements of all systems. |
| 4. | 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. |
| 5. | Also, ec·lec·ti·cist
[i-klek-tuh-sist] Pronunciation Key. a person who follows an eclectic method, as in philosophy or architecture. |
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| e·clec·tic
(ĭ-klěk'tĭk) Pronunciation Key
adj.
n. One that follows an eclectic method. [Greek eklektikos, selective, from eklektos, selected, from eklegein, to select : ek-, out; see ecto- + legein, to gather; see leg- in Indo-European roots.] e·clec'ti·cal·ly adv. |
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Online Etymology Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
eclectic
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" (see lecture). Originally a group of ancient philosophers who selected doctrines from every system; broader sense is first recorded 1814.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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| eclectic | |
adjective | |
| 1. | selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas |
noun | |
| 1. | someone who selects according to the eclectic method |
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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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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
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.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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Eclectic
Ec*lec"tic\, n. One who follows an eclectic method.
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