Eclectic
eclectic (?), a. (Gr. ?, fr. ? topick out, choose out: cf. F. eclectique. See
Eclogue, and cf. Elect.) 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.
eclectic (?), n. One who followsan eclectic method.
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