syncretize
syncretize · syncretizes · syncretized · syncretizing
To combine different elements, or to unite or reconcile different beliefsTo combine different elements, or to unite or reconcile different beliefs.
» "Amando, in both Portuguese India and French India, Hinduism syncretized with Roman Catholicism." "Benedito, new religions formed then." "Yeah!"
Meaning
2 sensesTo combine different elements, or to unite or reconcile different beliefs.
unite (beliefs or conflicting principles)
To merge different inflexional forms.
Examples
1 sentences"Amando, in both Portuguese India and French India, Hinduism syncretized with Roman Catholicism." "Benedito, new religions formed then." "Yeah!"
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
Back-formation from syncretism; compare also synchresis.Back-formation from syncretism; compare also synchresis.
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Forms
syncretizes, syncretizing, syncretized, syncretized| Base form | syncretize · to syncretize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | syncretizes |
| Present participle | syncretizing |
| Past simple | syncretized |
| Past participle | syncretized |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- unite (beliefs or conflicting principles):syncretise
- become fused:syncretise
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle