Electic
Derived from a broad range of sources; drawn from diverse origins; selecting from many different sources to create a varied whole.
adjectiveElectic
Derived from a broad range of sources; drawn from diverse origins; selecting from many different sources to create a varied whole.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a curator in a museum who assembles a single exhibit from artifacts, paintings, and sculptures from continents around the world—each piece chosen for its distinct origin and story, creating a cohesive yet eclectic display.
Sounds Like
ek-LEK-tik
Looks Like
electric (visually similar; often confused in spelling)
Remember This
Eclectic describes diversity and variety in sources or styles. It often contrasts with uniform or homogeneous collections.
Other Forms
Connect With
diverse, varied, heterogeneous, multifarious, wide-ranging
Note
Be careful not to confuse with 'electric' (relating to electricity) or 'eclecticism' (the noun form). The adverb is 'eclectically', and the noun is 'eclecticism'.