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Definition of Eclectic
1. Noun. Someone who selects according to the eclectic method.
2. Adjective. Selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas.
Definition of Eclectic
1. a. Selecting; choosing (what is true or excellent in doctrines, opinions, etc.) from various sources or systems; as, an eclectic philosopher.
2. n. One who follows an eclectic method.
Definition of Eclectic
1. one who draws his beliefs from various sources [n -S]
Medical Definition of Eclectic
1. 1. Selecting; choosing (what is true or excellent in doctrines, opinions, etc) from various sources or systems; as, an eclectic philosopher. 2. Consisting, or made up, of what is chosen or selected; as, an eclectic method; an eclectic magazine. Eclectic physician, one of a class of practitioners of medicine, who select their modes of practice and medicines from all schools; formerly, sometimes the same as botanic physician. Eclectic school. See Bolognese school, under Bolognese. Origin: Gr, fr. To pick out, choose out: cf. F. Eclectique. See Eclogue, and cf. Elect. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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