Making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style.

synonym: eclectic method.

Roget 609: choice, option; discretion etc. (volition) 600; preoption^†; alternative; dilemma, embarras de choix [Fr.]; adoption, cooptation^†; novation^†; decision etc. (judgment) 480.    election; political election (politics) 737.1. selection, excerption, gleaning, eclecticism; excerpta^†, gleanings, cuttings, scissors and paste; pick etc. (best) 650.    preference, prelation^†, opinion poll, survey; predilection etc. (desire) 865.    ... show more

Dutch: eclecticisme, eclectisch
Polish: eklektyzm