\Ec*lec"tic\, a. [Gr. ?, fr. ? to pick out, choose out:
cf. F. ['e]clectique. See {Eclogue}, and cf. {Elect}.]
1. Selecting; choosing (what is true or excellent in
   doctrines, opinions, etc.) from various sources or
   systems; as, an eclectic philosopher.
2. Consisting, or made up, of what is chosen or selected; as,
   an eclectic method; an eclectic magazine.
{Eclectic physician}, one of a class of practitioners of
   medicine, who select their modes of practice and medicines
   from all schools; formerly, sometimes the same as botanic
   physician. [U.S.]
{Eclectic school}. (Paint.) See {Bolognese school}, under
   {Bolognese}.

\Ec*lec"tic\, n.
One who follows an eclectic method.