What does eclecticism mean?
Eclecticism means The quality of being eclectic..
Eclecticism
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The quality of being eclectic..
Definitions by Sense
- The quality of being eclectic.
- (textual criticism) The selection of diverse witnesses to a text.
Example Sentences
I am concerned that this encouraging but brief period of success will foster the opinion, already widely held, that the monetary pillar is superfluous, and lead monetary policy analysis back to the kind of muddled eclecticism that brought us the 1970s inflation.
In those days she had admired his pluralistic openness of mind, and struggled, in her kitchen, towards a parallel eclecticism, learning to cook the dosas and uttapams of South India as well as the soft meatballs of Kashmir.
Synonyms for eclecticism
Antonyms for eclecticism
Related Words
Word Forms
- eclecticisms
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for eclecticism?
Common synonyms include eclectic method.
What is the opposite of eclecticism?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use eclecticism in a sentence?
I am concerned that this encouraging but brief period of success will foster the opinion, already widely held, that the monetary pillar is superfluous, and lead monetary policy analysis back to the kind of muddled eclecticism that brought us the 1970s inflation.
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