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syncretism

noun

the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
S
Ends with
M
Contains
YN
Scrabble score
17
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈsɪŋkɹəˌtɪsm

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Definitions

noun

  1. the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)

noun

  1. the union (or attempted fusion) of different systems of thought or belief (especially in religion or philosophy)

    “a syncretism of material and immaterial theories”

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Example Sentences

a syncretism of material and immaterial theories
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