A philosopher who selected from the various systems such opinions and principles as he judged to be sound and rational.

Selecting; choosing; an epithet given to certain philosophers of antiquity, who did not attach themselves to any particular sect, but selected from the opinions and principles of each, what they thought solid and good. Hence we say, an eclectic philosopher; the eclectic sect.

A christian who adhered to the doctrines of the Eclectics. Also, one of a sect of physicians.