Today’s word is another Greek derived one:Eclectic from the Oxford Advanced Learners dictionary

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eclectic

See definition in Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary

Line breaks: eclec|tic

Pronunciation: /ɪˈklɛktɪk/

Definition of eclectic in English:

adjective

1Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources:universities offering an eclectic mix of courses

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2(Eclectic) 
Philosophy Denoting or belonging to a class of ancient philosophers who did not belong to or found any recognized school of thought but selected doctrines from various schools of thought.

noun

A person who derives ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.

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Derivatives

eclectically

adverb

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eclecticism
Pronunciation: /ɪˈklɛktɪsɪz(ə)m/

noun

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Origin

Late 17th century (as a term in philosophy): from Greek eklektikos, from eklegein ‘pick out’, fromek ‘out’ + legein ‘choose among

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5 thoughts on “Today’s word is another Greek derived one:Eclectic from the Oxford Advanced Learners dictionary”

    1. Thank you,Janet.I found it in my media here on WP..had forgotten about it.I am getting some pleasure from these word origins and glad you are too.xx

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