ECLECTICISM Definition & Meaning

eclecticism

[ ih-klek-tuh-siz-uhm ]

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noun

the use or advocacy of an eclectic method.
a tendency in architecture and the decorative arts to mix various historical styles with modern elements with the aim of combining the virtues of many styles or increasing allusive content.

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Origin of eclecticism¹

First recorded in 1825–35; eclectic + -ism

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It’s that eclecticism and adventurous spirit that propels Croker’s excellent upcoming “Dream Manifest” album, due June 13.

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The unincorporated community’s eclecticism was a draw for many.

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The secret, of course, was to lean into the incredible eclecticism of her career, all while avoiding the sleepy, saccharine pitfalls of a “Silent Night” -heavy holiday release.

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Informed by the sounds he heard from James Brown, Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin, it was indicative of the eclecticism throughout his career.

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"As a novice, I liked the idea of eclecticism and variety, and having freedom in the overall structure," he says.

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