eclecticist

ec·lec·tic

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ih-klek-tik]
- /ɪˈklɛk tɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ih-klek-tik]
- /ɪˈklɛk tɪk/

Definitions of eclecticist word

adjective eclecticist selecting or choosing from various sources. 1
adjective eclecticist made up of what is selected from different sources. 1
adjective eclecticist 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 eclecticist 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 eclecticist 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 eclecticist An exponent or advocate of eclecticism. 0

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Origin of eclecticist

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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eclecticist 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.

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