eclettico

eclectic

adjective eh-KLET-tee-koh Rare

Origin: Greek eklektikos (selective)

Usage Note

Eclettico describes a person or style that draws from many varied sources or traditions rather than following a single school: un gusto eclettico ('eclectic taste'). As a noun, un eclettico refers to an eclectic thinker. The feminine form is eclettica; the masculine plural is eclettici.

Examples

"Ha un gusto musicale davvero eclettico."

Natural Translation

She has a truly eclectic musical taste.

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