HyperDic: eclectic

English > 2 senses of the word eclectic:
ADJECTIVEalleclecticselecting what seems best of various styles or ideas
NOUNperson eclectic, eclecticistsomeone who selects according to the eclectic method
eclectic > pronunciation
Soundsihkleh'ktihk
Rhymesacademic ... Zurich: 733 rhymes with ihk...
English > eclectic: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningselecting what seems best of various styles or ideas.
Broaderdiscriminatingshowing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste
Spanishecléctica, ecléctico
Catalaneclèctic
Nounseclecticismmaking decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style
English > eclectic: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaningsomeone who selects according to the eclectic method.
Synonymeclecticist
BroaderphilosopherA specialist in philosophy
Spanishecléctico
Catalaneclèctic

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