adj. Combining disparate elements in one system, especially as in forms of religious observance, philosophical systems, or artistic creations.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Uniting and blending together different systems, as of philosophy, morals, or religion.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Of or pertaining to syncretism; characterized by syncretism; uniting, or attempting to unite, different systems, as of philosophy or religion. See syncretism.
n. A syncretist.
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adj. relating to a historical tendency for a language to reduce its use of inflections
adj. of or characterized by syncretism
Word Usage
"And while the system of grace known as syncretic has endeavoured to harmonize the principles of Thomism and Molinism, it has served but to double the difficulties instead of eliminating them."