Definition of "syncretism" []

• Reconciliation or fusion of differing systems of belief, as in philosophy or religion, especially when success is partial or the result is heterogeneous. (noun)
• Linguistics The merging of two or more originally different inflectional forms. (noun)

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• "That all suggests a certain syncretism and perhaps even validation from the Lord Hisself who has simply stood by idly watching as Jimi chops down mountains and creates islands."
• "I have studied much of the world sacred literature and syncretism is quite common"
• "He wants to avoid the syncretism, which is essentially saying your truth is as good as mine."