Dictionary entryCEFR C2adjective
eclectic
IPA pronunciation: /ekˈlek.tɪk/
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Эклектичный, разносторонний
English definition
Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example
His thesis draws upon an eclectic mix of sociology, psychology, and cybernetics.
Collocations
- eclectic taste
- eclectic approach
- eclectic collection
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