Eclat
(E*clat") n. [F. éclat a fragment, splinter, explosion, brilliancy, splendor, fr. éclater to splinter, burst,
explode, shine brilliantly, prob. of German origin; cf. OHG. sleizan to slit, split, fr. slizan, G. schleissen; akin
to E. slit.]
1. Brilliancy of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown. "The eclat of Homer's
battles." Pope.
2. Demonstration of admiration and approbation; applause. Prescott.
Eclectic
(Ec*lec"tic) a. [Gr. fr. to pick out, choose out: cf. F. éclectique. 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.
2. Consisting, or made up, of what is chosen or selected; as, an eclectic method; an eclectic magazine.
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.
Eclectic
(Ec*lec"tic) n. One who follows an eclectic method.
