Eclectism

/ɪˈklɛktɪˌzəm/ noun

Definition

An alternative or variant form of eclecticism; the practice of selecting elements from various sources.

Etymology

A variant spelling of 'eclecticism' using the suffix '-ism' directly rather than '-icism,' reflecting different historical periods and authors' preferences in English spelling and terminology.

Kelly Says

This is just a variant spelling of 'eclecticism'—both words mean the same thing, but 'eclectism' is the shorter, less common version, showing how even philosophical terms go through spelling evolutions in English.

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