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Meanings of eclectic in English

Catalan
eclèctic
Spanish
ecléctico

Someone who selects according to the eclectic method.

        eclèctic

        Eclectic.

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                Usage of eclectic in English
                1
                The eclectic décor made her wonder if Chris had serious commitment issues.
                Afternoon delight
                2
                He might have sneaked away to practice his obviously rather eclectic faith.
                Dayworld Rebel
                3
                An eclectic mix of lists - what are the world's best countries?
                Radio NZ
                4
                He is an eclectic and politely accepts the traditions of the universe.
                The Book of Tea
                5
                Tonight Chelsea will discover that the local football team are similarly eclectic.
                The Irish Times
                6
                For an eclectic group of men, the football pitch is an escape.
                The Irish Times
                7
                A 1997 promo photo shows off the Christmas Jug Band's eclectic instrumentation.
                Wired
                8
                Highlights: This selection is necessarily eclectic, with apologies for the many omissions.
                The Irish Times
                9
                Since his last involvement with England, Venables has had an eclectic career.
                The Guardian
                10
                There is balletic movement, lively background music, eclectic costumes and impressive tableaux.
                The Irish Times
                11
                We talk about harbourside mansions, but Wentworth has a more eclectic mix.
                News.com.au
                12
                It is a fairly eclectic site, which reflects Taylor and Campbell's tastes.
                The Guardian
                13
                It tends to eschew theory, is innocently eclectic, and still basically neo-Kantian.
                The Irish Times
                14
                All random tracks from the very eclectic collection I had back then.
                Radio NZ
                15
                Unlike its eclectic precursors, Balearic and chillout, it lacks an eccentric hinterland.
                The Guardian
                16
                Mel's appetite for theatrical soundscapes is as eclectic as it is adventurous.
                The Irish Times
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                Translations for eclectic
                Catalan
                eclèctic
                Spanish
                ecléctico
                Eclectic through the time
                Eclectic across language varieties
                Ireland
                Common
                New Zealand
                Common
                United States of America
                Less common
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