Definition of syncretisms Syncretisms
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What does syncretisms mean?
Wiktionary 
- syncretisms (Noun)
Plural of syncretism.
WordNet
NounPlural: syncretisms |
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| syncretism - the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections) | ||
| fusion the act of fusing (or melting) together | ||
| syncretism - the union (or attempted fusion) of different systems of thought or belief (especially in religion or philosophy); "a syncretism of material and immaterial theories" | ||
| unification, union the act of making or becoming a single unit; "the union of opposing factions"; "he looked forward to the unification of his family for the holidays" | ||
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Wiktionary
- syncretism (Noun)
The reconciliation or fusion of different systems or beliefs. - syncretism (Noun)
The fusion of different inflexional forms.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- syncretism (n.)
Attempted union of principles or parties irreconcilably at variance with each other.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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syncretism
The fusion of different cultures or beliefs.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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syncretism
sin′kre-tizm, 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. [Gr. synkrētismos—synkrētizein, to unite against.]
