Eclectic \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.
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   2. Consisting, or made up, of what is chosen or selected; as,
      an eclectic method; an eclectic magazine.
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   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.
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