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Syncretism

nounid 142366·updated May 18, 2026
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the union (or attempted fusion) of different systems of thought or belief (especially in religion or philosophy)

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Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →
§1
the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)
§2
the union (or attempted fusion) of different systems of thought or belief (especially in religion or philosophy)

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