eclectically

Variant of eclectic

eclectic definition

ec·lec·tic (ek lek′tik)

adjective

  1. selecting from various systems, doctrines, or sources
  2. composed of material gathered from various sources, systems, etc.

Etymology: Gr eklektikos < eklegein, to select < ek-, out + legein, to choose, pick: see logic

noun

a person who uses eclectic methods in philosophy, science, or art

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