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eclecticism

/ɪˈklek.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

Traduction: Nom désignant une pratique ou une méthode qui consiste à emprunter ou à combiner des idées, des styles ou des éléments provenant de sources diverses, sans adhérer à une doctrine ou à un système unique.

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noun

C1formalcommon/ɪˈklek.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

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A noun referring to the practice of making decisions or selecting ideas, styles, or methods based on what seems best from various sources, rather than adhering to a single doctrine or system.

  • 🇫🇷Nom désignant une pratique ou une méthode qui consiste à emprunter ou à combiner des idées, des styles ou des éléments provenant de sources diverses, sans adhérer à une doctrine ou à un système unique.
  1. Selective choice from multiple sources C1 formal

    The practice of selecting and combining elements from various doctrines, styles, or systems according to what seems most appropriate, rather than adhering strictly to one.

    • His approach to architecture is marked by eclecticism, borrowing elements from Gothic and modern styles.
    • The philosopher's eclecticism allowed him to draw on both Eastern and Western traditions.
    • In her cooking, eclecticism means blending flavors from different cuisines to create unique dishes.
    • The museum's collection reflects an eclecticism that spans centuries and continents.

    🇫🇷Éclectisme

    Synonymes: pluralismsyncretism

  • eclecticisms plural form
  • eclecticisms' possessive plural form
  • eclecticism's possessive singular form