Catholic vs. Eclectic — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Catholic and Eclectic
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Catholic
Of the Roman Catholic faith.
Eclectic
Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles
An eclectic taste in music.
An eclectic approach to managing the economy.
Catholic
A member of the Roman Catholic Church.
Eclectic
Made up of or combining elements from a variety of sources
"a popular bar patronized by an eclectic collection of artists, writers, secretaries and aging soldiers on reserve duty" (Curtis Wilkie).
Catholic
Of broad or liberal scope; comprehensive
"The 100-odd pages of formulas and constants are surely the most catholic to be found" (Scientific American).
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Eclectic
One that follows an eclectic method.
Catholic
Including or concerning all humankind; universal
"what was of catholic rather than national interest" (J.A. Froude).
Eclectic
Selecting a mixture of what appears to be best of various doctrines, methods or styles.
Catholic
Of or involving the Roman Catholic Church.
Eclectic
Unrelated and unspecialized; heterogeneous.
Catholic
Of or relating to the universal Christian church.
Eclectic
Someone who selects according to the eclectic method.
Catholic
Of or relating to the ancient undivided Christian church.
Eclectic
Selecting; choosing (what is true or excellent in doctrines, opinions, etc.) from various sources or systems; as, an eclectic philosopher.
Catholic
Of or relating to those churches that have claimed to be representatives of the ancient undivided church.
Eclectic
Consisting, or made up, of what is chosen or selected; as, an eclectic method; an eclectic magazine.
Catholic
A member of a Catholic church, especially a Roman Catholic.
Eclectic
One who follows an eclectic method.
Catholic
Universal; all-encompassing.
Eclectic
Someone who selects according to the eclectic method
Catholic
Alternative case form of Catholic.
Eclectic
Selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas
Catholic
(obsolete) Common or prevalent; especially universally prevalent.
Catholic
Embracing all.
Catholic
Universally applicable.
Catholic
Of universal human interest or use.
Catholic
(slang) Permissive of unprotected sex.
Catholic
Universal or general; as, the catholic faith.
Men of other countries [came] to bear their part in so great and catholic a war.
Catholic
Not narrow-minded, partial, or bigoted; liberal; as, catholic tastes.
Catholic
Of or pertaining to, or affecting the Roman Catholics; as, the Catholic emancipation act.
Catholic
A person who accepts the creeds which are received in common by all parts of the orthodox Christian church.
Catholic
An adherent of the Roman Catholic church; a Roman Catholic.
Catholic
A member of a Catholic church
Catholic
Of or relating to or supporting Catholicism;
The Catholic Church
Catholic
Free from provincial prejudices or attachments;
Catholic in one's tastes
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