eclecticism
[ ih-klek-tuh-siz-uhm ]
/ ɪˈklɛk təˌsɪz əm /
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noun
the use or advocacy of an eclectic method.
a tendency in architecture and the decorative arts to mix various historical styles with modern elements with the aim of combining the virtues of many styles or increasing allusive content.
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eclecticism
/ (ɪˈklɛktɪˌsɪzəm, ɛˈklɛk-) /
noun
an eclectic system or method
the use or advocacy of such a system
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