Word of the Day for Friday, January 9, 2009
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eclectic \i-KLEK-tik\, adjective:
eclectic \i-KLEK-tik\, adjective:
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1. selecting and using what seems best from various sources or systems; made up of selections from various sources
1. selecting and using what seems best from various sources or systems; made up of selections from various sources
2. broad in acceptance of ideas or approval from other sources
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In his attempt to be all things to all people (not to mention repaying all those political favors he accumulated in his bid for election), the B.O. is gathering an eclectic group of political hacks and sycophants to fill his various appointed positions!
Spy Maker, JSA's Blog
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by 1683, from French eclectique, from Greek eklektikos "selective," literally "picking out," from eklektos "selected," from eklegein "pick out, select," from ek "out" + legein "gather, choose." Originally a group of ancient philosophers who selected doctrines from every system; broader sense is first recorded 1814.
by 1683, from French eclectique, from Greek eklektikos "selective," literally "picking out," from eklektos "selected," from eklegein "pick out, select," from ek "out" + legein "gather, choose." Originally a group of ancient philosophers who selected doctrines from every system; broader sense is first recorded 1814.
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