syncretism

noun

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

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

Roots

synsyn- · Greek · together krescret- · Greek · Cretan (union of Cretans)ismos-ism · Greek · doctrine/practice

Synonyms for syncretism

eclecticismn interfusionn pluralismn denominationalismn fusionn meldingv coalescencen ecumenismn intermixturen

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The word syncretism breaks down into 3 roots of Greek origin: syn-, from Greek syn (“together”); cret, from Greek kres (“Cretan (union of Cretans)”); and -ism, from Greek ismos (“doctrine/practice”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.