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Word: Eclectic
Speech Type: Adjective
late 17th century (as a term in philosophy): from Greek eklektikos, from eklegein ‘pick out’, from ek ‘out’ + legein ‘choose’
ɪˈklɛktɪk
deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources
Short Definition:deriving ideas, style, or taste from broad and diverse range of sources
Examples:- universities offering an eclectic mix of courses
- her musical tastes are eclectic
denoting or belonging to a class of ancient philosophers who did not belong to or found any recognized school of thought but selected doctrines from various schools of thought.
Short Definition:denoting or belonging to class of ancient philosophers who did not belong to or found any recognized school of thought but selected doctrines from various schools of thought
Word: Eclectic
Speech Type: Noun
ɪˈklɛktɪk
a person who derives ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Short Definition:person who derives ideas, style, or taste from broad and diverse range of sources
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