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Sunday, May 07, 2006

eclectic
Pronunciation: e-'klek-tik, i-
Function: adjective
Etymology: Greek eklektikos, from eklegein to select, from ex- out + legein to gather -- more at LEGEND
1 : selecting what appears to be best in various doctrines, methods, or styles
2 : composed of elements drawn from various sources; also
: HETEROGENEOUS- eclec·ti·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb

(from "FRIENDS")

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