ECLAMPSY
Ec*lamp"sy, n. (Med.)
Defn: Same as Eclampsia.
ECLAT E*clat", n. Etym: [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. Etym: [Gr. 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.
Defn: One who follows an eclectic method.