[ɪˈklɛktɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources
(e.g: universities offering an eclectic mix of courses)

- denoting or belonging to a class of ancient philosophers who did not belong to or found any recognized school of thought but selected doctrines from various schools of thought


Phrases:

Origin:
late 17th century (as a term in philosophy): from Greek eklektikos, from eklegein ‘pick out’, from ek ‘out’ + legein ‘choose’

[ɪˈklɛktɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person who derives ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources


Phrases:

Origin:
late 17th century (as a term in philosophy): from Greek eklektikos, from eklegein ‘pick out’, from ek ‘out’ + legein ‘choose’