Definition of syncretism

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • syncretism is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • syncretism is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • syncretism is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19

Definition of syncretism


  • the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections) (noun)
  • the union (or attempted fusion) of different systems of thought or belief (especially in religion or philosophy) (noun)

    Examples

    1. a syncretism of material and immaterial theories

See definition of syncretism in Merriam Webster