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eclectic
deriving ideas or style from a broad range of sources
Synonyms
- diverse
- varied
- wide-ranging
Antonyms
- uniform
- narrow
eclectic in a sentence
The museum's eclectic collection ranged from ancient pottery to modern sculpture.
The chef's eclectic menu blends French technique with Thai spices.
Where it comes from
From Greek eklektikos 'selective, choosing the best'
Memory hook
e-CLECT-ic — like CO-LLECT-ing bits and pieces from everywhere.
Read it in context
- The Speaking Ground Arts