Excentric vs. Eclectic — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Excentric and Eclectic
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Definitions
Excentric
Alternative form of eccentric
Eclectic
Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles
An eclectic taste in music.
An eclectic approach to managing the economy.
Excentric
(botany) One-sided; having the normally central portion not in the true center.
Eclectic
Made up of or combining elements from a variety of sources
"a popular bar patronized by an eclectic collection of artists, writers, secretaries and aging soldiers on reserve duty" (Curtis Wilkie).
Excentric
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Eclectic
One that follows an eclectic method.
Excentric
Same as Eccentric, Eccentrical.
Eclectic
Selecting a mixture of what appears to be best of various doctrines, methods or styles.
Excentric
One-sided; having the normally central portion not in the true center.
Eclectic
Unrelated and unspecialized; heterogeneous.
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Eclectic
Someone who selects according to the eclectic method.
Eclectic
Selecting; choosing (what is true or excellent in doctrines, opinions, etc.) from various sources or systems; as, an eclectic philosopher.
Eclectic
Consisting, or made up, of what is chosen or selected; as, an eclectic method; an eclectic magazine.
Eclectic
One who follows an eclectic method.
Eclectic
Someone who selects according to the eclectic method
Eclectic
Selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas
