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eclectic

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IPA /ɪˈklektɪk/

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Combining ideas, influences or styles from a wide range of sources instead of following just one.

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eclectic/ɪˈklektɪk/

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Her eclectic playlist moves from classical piano to folk music and jazz.
The exhibition reflected the students' eclectic interests in art and design.

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eclectic — Combining ideas, influences or styles from a wide range of sources instead of following just one.

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Combining ideas, influences or styles from a wide range of sources instead of following just one.

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From Greek eklektikos, related to eklegein, meaning to select or pick out.

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Eclectic tastes and an eclectic mix both suggest variety drawn from different sources.

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