: including things taken from many different sources
The collection includes an eclectic mix of historical artifacts.
a person with eclectic tastes [=a person who likes many different kinds of things]
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“Eclectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/eclectic. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.
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