Word meaning
eclectic
adjective · ih-KLEK-tik
What does eclectic mean?
Eclectic means deriving ideas or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Eclectic in a sentence
“Her playlist is eclectic: jazz, K-pop, and sea shanties.”
Synonyms for eclectic
- diverse
- varied
- wide-ranging
Where does eclectic come from?
From Greek eklektikos, "selective."
How to remember eclectic
- Say it out loud a few times: ih-KLEK-tik.
- Write one sentence of your own using eclectic, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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