eclectic

 
Pronunciation: /ɪˈklɛktɪk/

adjective

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

Derivatives

eclectically

adverb

eclecticism

Pronunciation: /-sɪz(ə)m/
noun

Origin:

late 17th century (as a term in philosophy): from Greek eklektikos, from eklegein 'pick out', from ek 'out' + legein 'choose'