Word of the Day: Eclectic

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

— eclec·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb