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How do you spell Eclectic?

Correct spelling

eclectic

Think 'elect' - you ELECT choices from many sources, so ec-LECT-ic

Why is eclectic spelled this way?

From Greek eklektikos, selective. EK (out) + LEGEIN (to choose). Someone eclectic chooses from many sources — taste that refuses to be confined to one style.

Common misspellings of eclectic

ecleticeccleticeclektic

Example

Her eclectic taste in music ranged from classical symphonies to underground hip-hop.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell eclectic?+
The correct spelling is "eclectic". Think 'elect' - you ELECT choices from many sources, so ec-LECT-ic
Is it ecletic or eclectic?+
The correct spelling is "eclectic", not "ecletic".

Other commonly misspelled words

endeavor endorse endurance engender

More spelling guides

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