Definition of eclecticism Eclecticism

ec•lec•ti•cism

We found 8 definitions of eclecticism from 5 different sources.

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What does eclecticism mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: eclecticisms

eclecticism - making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style
  eclectic method
  deciding, decision making the cognitive process of reaching a decision; "a good executive must be good at decision making"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • eclecticism (n.)
    Theory or practice of an eclectic.

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  • eclecticism
    The practice of selecting or borrowing from earlier styles and combining the borrowed elements.
  • eclecticism
    A conceptual approach that does not hold rigidly to a single paradigm or set of assumptions, but instead draws upon multiple theories, styles, or ideas to gain complementary insights into a subject, or applies different theories in particular cases (source: Wikipedia).

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