eclectic
Selecting a mixture of what appears to be best of various doctrines, methods or stylesSelecting a mixture of what appears to be best of various doctrines, methods or styles.
» Tom has an eclectic taste in music.
Meaning
2 sensesSelecting a mixture of what appears to be best of various doctrines, methods or styles.
eklektisch, vielseitig
эклектичныйeklektičnyj
selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas
Unrelated and unspecialized; heterogeneous.
heterogen, verschiedenartig
разнородныйraznorodnyj
Examples
5 sentencesTom has an eclectic taste in music.
I have an eclectic taste in music.
Her house is a reflection of her eclectic sensibilities.
Her eclectic taste was evident from the unusual decor of the room.
African American religion has an eclectic and adaptive history.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 2
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Origin
From French éclectique, from Ancient Greek ἐκλεκτικός (eklektikós, “selective”), from ἐκλέFrom French éclectique, from Ancient Greek ἐκλεκτικός (eklektikós, “selective”), from ἐκλέγω (eklégō, “to pick, choose”), from ἐκ (ek, “out, from”) + λέγω (légō, “to choose, count”).
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Forms
more eclectic, most eclectic| Comparative | more eclectic Lesson |
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| Superlative | most eclectic Lesson |
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Synonyms
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5 antonymsWord family
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