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eclecticderiving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈklektɪk/

Korean meaning: 다양한 출처에서 아이디어나 스타일을 가져온, 절충주의적인

Korean pronunciation: 이**클렉**틱

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's house is filled with eclectic furniture - a medieval chair next to a modern sofa and a disco ball hanging from the ceiling.
  • The professor's eclectic teaching method combines ancient philosophy, pop culture references, and interpretive dance.
  • Her eclectic wardrobe includes vintage dresses, punk rock accessories, and formal business suits.

eclectic

ADJECTIVE

//ɪˈklektɪk//

deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources

eclectic concept
💡 Concept

An artist creates eclectic artwork combining multiple diverse styles

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eclectic rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Eclectic taste strikes like electric, even in times hectic!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪˈklektɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈklektɪk/

🌳Etymology

Rooteklekt-
Suffix--ic

Origin

From Greek 'eklektikos' meaning 'selecting' or 'chosen,' derived from 'eklegein' (to select or pick out). The word entered English through French and Latin in the 17th century.

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🎵Rhyme

electrichectic
electric
hectic

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's house is filled with eclectic furniture - a medieval chair next to a modern sofa and a disco ball hanging from the ceiling.

😄 Fun example

The professor's eclectic teaching method combines ancient philosophy, pop culture references, and interpretive dance.

Her eclectic wardrobe includes vintage dresses, punk rock accessories, and formal business suits.

The city's eclectic architecture features Gothic cathedrals, Art Deco buildings, and futuristic skyscrapers.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

diversevariedmixedheterogeneousmultifaceted

Antonyms

uniformhomogeneousconsistent

Related

selectivediscriminatingcatholicomnivorous