1. Selecting; choosing (what is true or
best in doctrines, opinions, etc) from different sources or systems; as, an
eclectic philosopher.
2. Consisting, or made up, of what is chosen or selected; as, an
eclectic method; an
eclectic magazine. Eclectic physician, one of a
class of practitioners of medication,
who select their modes of practice and medicines from all schools; formerly, sometimes the
same as botanic physician. Eclectic school.
See Bolognese school,
under Bolognese.
Origin: Gr, fr. To
pick out, choose out: cf. F. Eclectique. See Eclogue, and cf. Elect.
Source: Websters Vocabulary