eclecticism

Other forms: eclecticisms

Definitions of eclecticism
  1. noun
    making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style
    synonyms: eclectic method
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    type of:
    deciding, decision making
    the cognitive process of reaching a decision
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