Meaning
Selecting a mixture of what appears to be best of various doctrines, methods or styles.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
From French éclectique, from Ancient Greek ἐκλεκτικός (eklektikós, “selective”), from ἐκλέγω (eklégō, “to pick, choose”), from ἐκ (ek, “out, from”) + λέγω (légō, “to choose, count”). Cognate to elect.
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 11 recorded puzzles: