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Syncretism
Syn′cre-tism
,Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK], fr. [GREEK] to make two parties join against a third: cf. F.
syncrétisme
.] 1.
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.
Definition 2024
syncretism
syncretism
English
Noun
syncretism (plural syncretisms)
- The reconciliation or fusion of different systems or beliefs (or the attempt at such fusion).
- (linguistics) The fusion of different inflexional forms.
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Translations
fusion of different systems or beliefs
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fusion of different inflexional forms
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