[ ɪ'klɛktɪk ]
■ adjective
1》 deriving ideas or style from a broad and diverse range of sources.
2》 ( Eclectic ) denoting or belonging to a class of ancient philosophers who selected doctrines from various schools of thought.
■ noun an ~ person.
Derivatives
~ally adverb
~ism noun
Origin
C17: from Gk eklektikos , from eklegein 'pick out'.