a. [ Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; to pick out, choose out: cf. F. éclectique. See Eclogue, and cf. Elect. ] 1. Selecting; choosing (what is true or excellent in doctrines, opinions, etc.) from various sources or systems; as, an eclectic philosopher. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Consisting, or made up, of what is chosen or selected; as, an eclectic method; an eclectic magazine. [ 1913 Webster ]

Eclectic physician, one of a class of practitioners of medicine, who select their modes of practice and medicines from all schools; formerly, sometimes the same as botanic physician. [ U.S. ] --
Eclectic school. (Paint.) See Bolognese school, under Bolognese. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who follows an eclectic method. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In an eclectic manner; by an eclectic method. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. éclecticisme. Cf. Electicism. ] Theory or practice of an eclectic. [ 1913 Webster ]