Main Entry: 1eclec·tic
Pronunciation: \e-ˈklek-tik, i-\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Greek eklektikos, from eklegein to select, from ex- out + legein to gather — more at legend
Date: 1683
1 : selecting what appears to be best in various doctrines, methods, or styles
2 : composed of elements drawn from various sources; also : heterogeneous
2 : composed of elements drawn from various sources; also : heterogeneous
— eclec·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb