(n) the union (or attempted fusion) of different systems of thought or belief (especially in religion or philosophy), Example: a syncretism of material and immaterial theories
n. [ Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; to make two parties join against a third: cf. F. syncrétisme. ] 1. Attempted union of principles or parties irreconcilably at variance with each other. [ 1913 Webster ]
He is plotting a carnal syncretism, and attempting the reconcilement of Christ and Belial. Baxter. [ 1913 Webster ]
Syncretism is opposed to eclecticism in philosophy. Krauth-Fleming. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Philol.) The union or fusion into one of two or more originally different inflectional forms, as of two cases. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
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