Definition of ECLECTIC

eclectic

Meanings

Plural: eclectics

Noun

  • someone who selects according to the eclectic method
  • Someone who selects according to the eclectic method.

Adjective Satellite

  • selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas

Adj

  • Selecting a mixture of what appears to be best of various doctrines, methods or styles.
  • Unrelated and unspecialized; heterogeneous.

Origin / Etymology

From French éclectique, from Ancient Greek ἐκλεκτικός (eklektikós, “selective”), from ἐκλέγω (eklégō, “I pick, choose”), from ἐκ (ek, “out, from”) + λέγω (légō, “I choose, count”).
Cognate to elect.

Scrabble Score: 14

eclectic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
eclectic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
eclectic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

eclectic is a valid Words With Friends word