Syncretism

[siŋkrәtizm]

Definition

(noun.) the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections).

(noun.) the union (or attempted fusion) of different systems of thought or belief (especially in religion or philosophy); 'a syncretism of material and immaterial theories'.

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Definition

(n.) Attempted union of principles or parties irreconcilably at variance with each other.

Editor: Vito

Definition

n. the attempted reconciliation of irreconcilable principles theological compromise—between Catholics and Protestants between Lutherans and Reformed.—adj. Syncret′ic pertaining to syncretism tending to blend opposing parties and speculative systems by minimising differences.—v.t. Syn′cretise.—n. Syn′cretist.—adj. Syncretis′tic.

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