Associations to the word «Syncretic»

Wiktionary

SYNCRETIC, adjective. Combining disparate elements in one system, especially as in forms of religious observance, philosophical systems, or artistic creations.

Dictionary definition

SYNCRETIC, adjective. Relating to a historical tendency for a language to reduce its use of inflections; "modern English is a syncretic language".
SYNCRETIC, adjective. Of or characterized by syncretism.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy