syncretism
(noun) the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)
syncretism
(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”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
syncretism (countable and uncountable, plural syncretisms)
(religion) The (attempted) reconciliation or fusion of different systems or beliefs.
(linguistics) The fusion of different inflexional forms.
Source: Wiktionary
Syn"cre*tism, n. Etym: [Gr. syncrétisme.]
Definition: Attempted union of principles or parties irreconcilably at variance with each other. He is plotting a carnal syncretism, and attempting the reconcilement of Christ and Belial. Baxter. Syncretism is opposed to eclecticism in philosophy. Krauth-Fleming.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 May 2025
(noun) excavation consisting of a vertical or sloping passageway for finding or mining ore or for ventilating a mine
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