eclecticism
nounUK /ɪˈklek.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/
US /ɪˈklek.tə.sɪ.zəm/
A way of picking the best parts from many different things.
Her room shows eclecticism, with old and new things mixed together.
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2. A style in art or design that combines ideas from many sources.
The building's eclecticism mixes classical and modern styles.
3. A way of thinking that accepts ideas from many different viewpoints.
His eclecticism in philosophy draws from several traditions.
4. The practice of choosing what seems best rather than following one system.
The teacher's eclecticism lets her use methods from different approaches.