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• n  the union (or attempted fusion) of different systems of thought or belief (especially in religion or philosophy)
  a syncretism of material and immaterial theories
• n  the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)

• The astonishing variety of the invited group also raised suspicions among some Christians that Assisi represented a heretical step toward syncretism, the amalgamation of various .
• It is syncretism to arrange flowers to represent Christ, but we do not make the mistake of worshiping the flowers.
• In Central Market, this syncretism is visible in the food carts: the snack of choice continues to be north Indian favorites chaat (a savory, often crunchy snack of various spices .

News & Articles

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• Janelle Monae to Perform at NBA Series this Year
  Earth, Wind & Fire will be there in all its resplendent glory. And so will Janelle Monae and Trombone Shorty. They will combine and form a syncretism of their individual musical styles into a...
  Feb. 18, 2014 - I4U

Quotes

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• Pope Benedict XVI in Beliefnet.com
  Benedict added that "to be authentic, such dialogue must avoid yielding to relativism and syncretism," which is the blending of elements from different religious traditions.
• Rehman in NDTV.com
  There was no syncretism left now, there was uniformity. Second people who came after partition brought with them memories of communal conflict,said IA Rehman, Director, Pakistan Human Rights Commission.