syncretistic

English

Etymology

syncret(ism) +‎ -istic

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌsɪŋkɹəˈtɪstɪk/

Adjective

syncretistic (comparative more syncretistic, superlative most syncretistic)

1. Relating to a historical tendency for a language (such as English) to reduce its use of inflection.
2. Relating to the merging of two ideals, organizations or languages into one.

Related terms

• syncretism