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eclectic

//ɪˈklɛktɪk//
English Definition
Drawing from diverse sources.
中文释义
兼收并蓄的;博采众长的
Example Sentence

Her eclectic taste in music, ranging from Baroque chamber pieces to modern electronic compositions, reflected a broad cultural curiosity.

她对音乐兼收并蓄的品味,从巴洛克室内乐到现代电子乐,反映了广泛的文化好奇心。

Synonyms
diverse varied assorted
Antonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ec- + lect(选) → 到处挑选。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “eclectic”?

  1. A Drawing from diverse sources.
  2. B Loyal and steadfast.
  3. C Harmless; inoffensive.
  4. D Lukewarm; unenthusiastic.
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A — Drawing from diverse sources.. “eclectic” means Drawing from diverse sources..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Drawing from diverse sources.”?

  1. A staunch
  2. B eclectic
  3. C tepid
  4. D innocuous
Show answer

B — eclectic. “eclectic” means Drawing from diverse sources..

Common questions about “eclectic”

What does “eclectic” mean?

eclectic — Drawing from diverse sources.. In Chinese: 兼收并蓄的;博采众长的.

How do you pronounce “eclectic”?

eclectic is pronounced //ɪˈklɛktɪk//.

How is “eclectic” used in a sentence?

Her eclectic taste in music, ranging from Baroque chamber pieces to modern electronic compositions, reflected a broad cultural curiosity. (她对音乐兼收并蓄的品味,从巴洛克室内乐到现代电子乐,反映了广泛的文化好奇心。)

What are synonyms for “eclectic”?

diverse, varied, assorted — all close in meaning to eclectic (Drawing from diverse sources.).

What is the opposite of “eclectic”?

homogeneous, uniform — each the opposite of eclectic (Drawing from diverse sources.).

Is “eclectic” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. eclectic is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “eclectic”?

ec- + lect(选) → 到处挑选。

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