|
|
syn·cre·tism
 syncretism
|
|
- pronunciation:
- sIng
kr
tih
zm
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an attempted combination or reconciliation of opposing principles, beliefs, or practices, esp. in religion or philosophy.
|
| definition 2: |
in linguistics, a merging of two different inflectional forms, or the resulting form.
|
|
|
|
|
| derivations: |
syncretic (adj.), syncretistic (adj.), syncretist (n.) |
|
|