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What is another word for Eclectic? – 210 Eclectic Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    diverse varied mixed miscellaneous assorted heterogeneous motley kaleidoscopic multifaceted broad-minded open-minded tolerant cosmopolitan universal all-inclusive comprehensive wide-ranging catholic liberal flexible adaptable unconventional unorthodox quirky offbeat bohemian free-spirited nonconformist idiosyncratic eccentric irregular anomalous aberrant deviant atypical uncharacteristic inconsistent incongruous disparate dissimilar divergent distinct different unusual exotic rare uncommon unique singular odd peculiar curious strange outlandish freakish

    Meaning of Eclectic

    According to Merriam-Webster, "eclectic" refers to a person who derives ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources, or a collection of things that are diverse and not necessarily related.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines "eclectic" as selecting and combining elements from different sources, or a person who selects and combines elements from different sources, often in an unusual or unconventional way.
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines "eclectic" as choosing or using different things, especially styles or ideas, from a wide range of sources, or a collection of things that are not similar.

    Example Uses

    • The artist's eclectic style was reflected in her use of different materials and techniques in each piece.
    • The restaurant's eclectic menu featured dishes from around the world, including Italian, Chinese, and Indian cuisine.
    • The professor's eclectic approach to teaching included lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities.
    • The city's eclectic neighborhood was home to a diverse range of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    uniform consistent homogeneous monotonous repetitive predictable conventional traditional orthodox rigid inflexible narrow-minded intolerant specialized limited restricted exclusive biased one-sided dogmatic sectarian partisan provincial parochial insular isolated singular monolithic unvaried unchanging static stagnant

    Related Nouns

    collection assortment mixture medley miscellany hodgepodge jumble patchwork quilt mosaic tapestry collage montage anthology compilation selection repertoire menu catalog catalog archive library museum gallery exhibition showcase display arrangement composition creation construct synthesis amalgam fusion blend combination integration

    Related Verbs

    collect gather assemble compile select choose pick mix blend combine merge fuse integrate synthesize create construct compose arrange organize categorize classify sort sift screen filter refine edit curate showcase display exhibit present introduce launch unveil

    Related Adjectives

    varied diverse mixed miscellaneous heterogeneous multifaceted broad-minded open-minded tolerant cosmopolitan universal all-inclusive comprehensive wide-ranging liberal flexible adaptable unconventional unorthodox quirky offbeat bohemian free-spirited nonconformist idiosyncratic eccentric irregular anomalous aberrant deviant atypical uncharacteristic inconsistent incongruous disparate dissimilar divergent distinct different unusual exotic rare uncommon unique singular odd peculiar curious strange outlandish freakish