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Pronunciation : Ec*lec"tic
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Gr. ?clectique. See Eclogue, and cf. Elect.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Ec*lec"tic
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: One who follows an eclectic method.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913