syncretistic
syncretistic · more syncretistic · most syncretistic
Relating to the merging of two ideals, organizations or languages into oneRelating to the merging of two ideals, organizations or languages into one.
/ˌsɪŋkɹəˈtɪstɪk/
Meaning
2 sensesRelating to the merging of two ideals, organizations or languages into one.
Relating to a historical tendency for a language (such as English) to reduce its use of inflection.
relating to a historical tendency for a language to reduce its use of inflections
Forms
more syncretistic, most syncretistic| Comparative | more syncretistic Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most syncretistic Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- of or characterized by syncretism:syncreticsyncreticalsyncretistical
- relating to a historical tendency for a language to reduce its use of inflections:syncreticsyncreticalsyncretistical
Word family
2 related wordsRelatedsyncretism
Derivedsyncretistically
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form