eclectic — deriving 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/
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
Her eclectic living room blends a Persian rug, Japanese paper lanterns, mid-century Danish chairs, and African tribal masks — and somehow it all feels like home.
The chef's eclectic menu borrows from twelve different cuisines without losing its soul. (ELECT + PICK = ECLECTIC → choosing and combining the best from many different sources)
Her eclectic studio became electric and hectic the night before the show — instruments, paints, and costumes from every corner of the world swirling together.
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🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
ek- (out) + legein (to choose/pick) + -ic (adjective suffix) = eclectic (selecting from various sources)
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📝Examples
“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.”
“The city's eclectic architecture features Gothic cathedrals, Art Deco buildings, and futuristic skyscrapers.”
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