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verb
To combine different elements, or to unite or reconcile different beliefs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To merge different inflexional forms.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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verb
unite (beliefs or conflicting principles)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: syncretise
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Broader terms: unify, unite, merge
verb
become fused
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: syncretise
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Broader terms: blend, flux, mix, conflate, commingle, immix, fuse, coalesce, meld, combine, merge
History
Back-formation from syncretism; compare also synchresis.
Across languages
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