Definition of Eclectec
Ec*lec"tic (?), a. [Gr. &?;, fr. &?; to
pick out, choose out: cf. F. éclectique. See
Eclogue, and cf. Elect.] 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. [U.S.] -- Eclectic
school. (Paint.) See Bolognese school,
under Bolognese.
Ec*lec"tic (?), n. One who follows
an eclectic method.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- Unrelated and unspecialized. Crossing a range or mixture of specialties.
- Selecting a mixture of what appear to be best of various doctrines, methods, or styles.
- Someone who selects according to the eclectic method.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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