eclectic
adjective
[ ɪˈklɛktɪk ]
• deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
• "universities offering an eclectic mix of courses"
Similar:
wide-ranging,
wide,
broad,
broad-ranging,
broad-based,
extensive,
comprehensive,
encyclopedic,
general,
universal,
varied,
diverse,
diversified,
catholic,
liberal,
cross-disciplinary,
interdisciplinary,
multidisciplinary,
all-embracing,
non-exclusive,
inclusive,
indiscriminate,
many-sided,
multifaceted,
multifarious,
heterogeneous,
miscellaneous,
assorted,
selective,
selecting,
choosing,
picking and choosing,
discriminating,
discerning,
critical,
• denoting or belonging to a class of ancient philosophers who did not belong to or found any recognized school of thought but selected doctrines from various schools of thought.
eclectic
noun
• a person who derives ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Origin:
late 17th century (as a term in philosophy): from Greek eklektikos, from eklegein ‘pick out’, from ek ‘out’ + legein ‘choose’.
