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eclectically

ec·lec·tic
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ih-klek-tik]
    • /ɪˈklɛk tɪk/
    • /ɪˈklek.tɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ih-klek-tik]
    • /ɪˈklɛk tɪk/

Definitions of eclectically word

  • adjective eclectically selecting or choosing from various sources. 1
  • adjective eclectically made up of what is selected from different sources. 1
  • adjective eclectically 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 eclectically 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 eclectically 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 eclectically In an eclectic manner. 1
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Origin of eclectically

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 Eclectically

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eclectically 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.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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