eclectic
Noun · AdjectiveSynonyms:
eclecticist
WordNet 3.0
Noun (1)
- someone who selects according to the eclectic methodSynonyms: eclecticist
Adjective (1)
- selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
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. [1913 Webster]
2.Consisting, or made up, of what is chosen or selected; as, an eclectic method; an eclectic magazine. [1913 Webster]
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. [1913 Webster]
Eclectic \Ec*lec"tic\, n. One who follows an eclectic method. [1913 Webster]