About The Word Syncretism
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Syncretism
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What's The Definition Of Syncretism?
[n] the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)
[n] the union (or attempted union) of different systems (especially in religion or philosophy); "a syncretism of material and immaterial theories" Synonyms | Synonyms for Syncretism: Related Terms | Find terms related to Syncretism: See Also | fusion | unification | union Syncretism In Webster's Dictionary \Syn"cre*tism\, n. (Philol.)
The union or fusion into one of two or more originally
different inflectional forms, as of two cases.
\Syn"cre*tism\, n. [Gr. ?, fr. ? to make two parties join against a third: cf. F. syncr['e]tisme.] 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. |
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