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syncretize

 
Dictionary: syn·cre·tize   (sĭng'krĭ-tīz', sĭn'-) pronunciation


v., -tized, -tiz·ing, -tiz·es.

v.tr.
To reconcile and unite (differing religious beliefs, for example), especially with partial success or a heterogeneous result.

v.intr.
To combine differing elements or beliefs, especially with partial success or a heterogeneous result.

[Greek sunkrētizein, to unite against a common enemy. See syncretism.]


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brought about by fusion of forms of belief/practice
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The verb has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: become fused
  Synonym: syncretise

Meaning #2: unite (beliefs or conflicting principles)
  Synonym: syncretise


 
 
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