eclecticism

noun

eclec·​ti·​cism i-ˈklek-tə-ˌsi-zəm How to pronounce eclecticism (audio)
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: the theory or practice of an eclectic method

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In the past, Channel 4’s election coverage has leaned into the broadcaster’s reputation for eclecticism. Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024 Like Abrahamian, he is invigorated by the eclecticism of the entrepôt. Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024 The eclecticism Paltrow speaks of is in the details. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2024 But for this particular tour with Squeeze, Boy George the solo artist displayed an adventurous eclecticism and demonstrated how much his singing and songwriting have evolved over the decades. David Chiu, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eclecticism 

Word History

Etymology

eclectic entry 1 + -ism

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eclecticism was in 1798

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“Eclecticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eclecticism. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

eclecticism

noun
eclec·​ti·​cism -ˈklek-tə-ˌsiz-əm How to pronounce eclecticism (audio)
1
: a theory or practice (as of medicine or psychotherapy) that combines doctrines or methods (as therapeutic procedures) from diverse sources
2
: a system of medicine once popular in the United States that depended on plant remedies

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