adj
eclectic
ehk-LEHK-tihk
adj
1
Drawing from many different sources, styles, or ideas rather than sticking to one.
"Her music collection is wonderfully eclectic, ranging from jazz to punk."
"The restaurant serves an eclectic menu that mixes cuisines from three continents."
How to Use Eclectic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMade up of a mix of different styles or influences, picked from wherever seems best, rather than one single source.
Common pairings
eclectic mix
eclectic taste
eclectic style
Word Forms
more eclectic comparative, eclectics plural, most eclectic superlative
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Etymology
From Greek eklektikós, "selective," from eklégō, "to pick out" — from ek- ("out") plus légō ("to choose"); related to the word "elect."