eclectic

English

/ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/

adj
Definitions
  • Selecting a mixture of what appears to be best of various doctrines, methods or styles.
  • Unrelated and unspecialized; heterogeneous.

Etymology

Derived from French éclectique derived from Ancient Greek ἐκλεκτικός (selective).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἐκλεκτικός

Gloss

selective

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