syncretistic

syn·cre·tism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sing-kri-tiz-uh m, sin-]
- /ˈsɪŋ krɪˌtɪz əm, ˈsɪn-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sing-kri-tiz-uh m, sin-]
- /ˈsɪŋ krɪˌtɪz əm, ˈsɪn-/

Definitions of syncretistic word

noun syncretistic the attempted reconciliation or union of different or opposing principles, practices, or parties, as in philosophy or religion. 1
noun syncretistic Grammar. the merging, as by historical change in a language, of two or more categories in a specified environment into one, as, in nonstandard English, the use of was with both singular and plural subjects, while in standard English was is used with singular subjects (except for you in the second person singular) and were with plural subjects. 1

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Origin of syncretistic

First appearance:

before 1610

One of the 40% oldest English words

1610-20; < New Latin syncretismus < Greek synkrētismós union of Cretans, i.e., a united front of two opposing parties against a common foe, derivative of synkrēt(ízein) to syncretize + -ismos -ism

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Parts of speech for Syncretistic

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syncretistic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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