eccentric vs. eclectic

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Main Entry: eccentric
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: bizarre, unusual
Synonyms: aberrant, abnormal, anomalous, beat*, bent*, bizarre, capricious, characteristic, cockeyed, crazy, curious, droll, erratic, far out, flaky, freak, freakish, funky*, funny, idiosyncratic, irregular, kooky, nutty, odd, oddball, off the wall, off-center, offbeat, out in left field, outlandish, peculiar, quaint, queer, quirky, quizzical, singular, strange, uncommon, unconventional, unnatural, way out, weird, whimsical, wild
Antonyms: boring, common, dull, normal, ordinary, plain, regular, standard, unexciting, usual

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Main Entry: eclectic
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: comprehensive, general
Synonyms: all-embracing, assorted, broad, catholic, dilettantish, diverse, diversified, heterogeneous, inclusive, liberal, many-sided, mingled, mixed, multifarious, multiform, selective, universal, varied, wide-ranging
Notes: eclectic  means selecting what seems best of various styles, methods, or ideas while esoteric  means intended for and understandable by only a small knowledgeable group
Antonyms: incomprehensive, narrow, particular, specific, unvaried