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What is "syncretize"

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
syncretize

1670s, from Latinized form of Greek synkretizein (see syncretism). Related: Syncretized; syncretizing.

Wiktionary
syncretize

alt. 1 to combine different elements, or to unite or reconcile different beliefs 2 (context linguistics English) to merge different inflexional forms vb. 1 to combine different elements, or to unite or reconcile different beliefs 2 (context linguistics English) to merge different inflexional forms

WordNet
syncretize

  1. v. become fused [syn: syncretise]

  2. unite (beliefs or conflicting principles) [syn: syncretise]

Usage examples of "syncretize".

In the umbanda the African orixas stay in the background, completely syncretized with Catholic saints, and these beings alone intervene.