eclectic

e·clec·tic  (-klktk)

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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[Greek eklektikos, selective, from eklektos, selected, from eklegein, to select : ek-, out; see ecto- + legein, to gather; see leg- in Indo-European roots.]

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e·clecti·cal·ly adv.

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eclectic [ɪˈklɛktɪk ɛˈklɛk-]

adj

1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) (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.

n

a person who favours an eclectic approach, esp in art or philosophy

[from Greek eklektikos, from eklegein to select, from legein to gather]

eclectically  adv

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	eclectic - someone who selects according to the eclectic method eclecticist philosopher - a specialist in philosophy
Adj.	1.	eclectic - selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas discriminating - showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste; "the discriminating eye of the connoisseur"

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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

eclectic [ɪˈklektɪk] ADJ & N → ecléctico/a m/f

eclectic [ɪˈklɛktɪk] adj (= diverse) [collection] → hétéroclite; [tastes] → éclectique

eclectic

adj → eklektisch

eclectic [ɪˈklɛktɪk] adj → eclettico/a

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eclectic [ɪˈklɛktɪk] adj → eclettico/a