Eclectic



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 折衷的, 综合性的
• ［英］ adj. 折衷的, 综合性的 ( selecting from various systems, doctrines, or sources)
• ［记］ ec ( 出) +lect ( 选) +ic -> 选出的 -> 折衷的
• ［同］ 同根词: intellect ( 智力, 智慧) ; collective ( 集合的)

Webster Collegiate

I. 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
• ? eclectically adverb

II. noun

• Date: 1817
• one who uses an eclectic method or approach

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