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

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