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- [ih-klek-tik]
- /ɪˈklɛk tɪk/
- /ɪˈklek.tɪk/
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- [ih-klek-tik]
- /ɪˈklɛk tɪk/
Definitions of eclectic word
- adjective eclectic made up of what is selected from different sources. 2
- adjective eclectic selecting or choosing from various sources. 1
- adjective eclectic not following any one system, as of philosophy, medicine, etc., but selecting and using what are considered the best elements of all systems. 1
- adjective eclectic noting or pertaining to works of architecture, decoration, landscaping, etc., produced by a certain person or during a certain period, that derive from a wide range of historic styles, the style in each instance often being chosen for its fancied appropriateness to local tradition, local geography, the purpose to be served, or the cultural background of the client. 1
- noun eclectic Also, eclecticist [ih-klek-tuh-sist] /ɪˈklɛk tə sɪst/ (Show IPA). a person who follows an eclectic method, as in philosophy or architecture. 1
- noun eclectic A person who derives ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources. 1
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Origin of eclectic
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
1675-85; < Greek eklektikós selective, equivalent to eklekt(ós) chosen, select (eklég(ein) to pick out + -tos past participle suffix; see ec-) + -ikos -ic
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Parts of speech for Eclectic
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eclectic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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adj eclectic
- broad — Something that is broad is wide.
- diverse — of a different kind, form, character, etc.; unlike: a wide range of diverse opinions.
- varied — characterized by or exhibiting variety; various; diverse; diversified: varied backgrounds.
- catholic — The Catholic Church is the branch of the Christian Church that accepts the Pope as its leader and is based in the Vatican in Rome.
- universal — of, relating to, or characteristic of all or the whole: universal experience.
adjective eclectic
- general — of or relating to all persons or things belonging to a group or category: a general meeting of the employees.
Antonyms for eclectic
adj eclectic
- like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
- similar — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
- narrow-minded — having or showing a prejudiced mind, as persons or opinions; biased.
- specific — having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one's specific purpose.
- narrow — of little breadth or width; not broad or wide; not as wide as usual or expected: a narrow path.
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