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单词 eclectic
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eclectic


e·clec·tic

E0029500 (ĭ-klĕk′tĭk)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.
[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.

eclectic

(ɪˈklɛktɪk; ɛˈklɛk-) adj1. (Art Terms) (in art, philosophy, etc) selecting what seems best from various styles, doctrines, ideas, methods, etc2. composed of elements drawn from a variety of sources, styles, etcna person who favours an eclectic approach, esp in art or philosophy[C17: from Greek eklektikos, from eklegein to select, from legein to gather] ecˈlectically adv

ec•lec•tic

(ɪˈklɛk tɪk)

adj. 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. [1675–85; < Greek eklektikós selective =eklekt(ós) chosen (v. adj. of eklégein to single out =ek- ec- + légein to choose) + -ikos -ic] ec•lec′ti•cal•ly, adv.
Thesaurus
Noun1.eclectic - someone who selects according to the eclectic methodeclecticistphilosopher - a specialist in philosophy
Adj.1.eclectic - selecting what seems best of various styles or ideasdiscriminating - showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste; "the discriminating eye of the connoisseur"

eclectic

adjective diverse, general, broad, varied, comprehensive, extensive, wide-ranging, selective, diversified, manifold, heterogeneous, catholic, all-embracing, liberal, many-sided, multifarious, dilettantish an eclectic collection of exhibits
Translations
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eclectic


eclectic

(in art, philosophy, etc.) selecting what seems best from various styles, doctrines, ideas, methods, etc.

eclectic


ec·lec·tic

(ek-lek'tik), Picking out from different sources what appears to be the best or most desirable. [G. eklektikos, selecting, fr. ek, out, + lego, to select]

eclectic

Alternative medicine
adjective Referring to a style of practice of a person trained in any of the forms of Oriental medicine, including auricular acupuncture, ethnic Chinese traditional medicine, five element acupuncture, medical acupuncture, and traditional Chinese medicine.

ec·lec·tic

(ek-lek'tik) Picking out from different sources what appears to be the best or most desirable. [G. eklektikos, selecting, fr. ek, out, + lego, to select]

ec·lec·tic

(ek-lek'tik) Picking out from different sources what seems most desirable. [G. eklektikos, selecting, fr. ek, out, + lego, to select]

eclectic


Related to eclectic: eclectic architecture
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Synonyms for eclectic

adj diverse

Synonyms

  • diverse
  • general
  • broad
  • varied
  • comprehensive
  • extensive
  • wide-ranging
  • selective
  • diversified
  • manifold
  • heterogeneous
  • catholic
  • all-embracing
  • liberal
  • many-sided
  • multifarious
  • dilettantish

Synonyms for eclectic

noun someone who selects according to the eclectic method

Synonyms

  • eclecticist

Related Words

  • philosopher

adj selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas

Related Words

  • discriminating
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