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Definition syncretic in British English

syncretic adjective

adjective
/sɪnˈkretɪk/
Example

Santeria is a syncretic religion of West African and Caribbean origin.

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2

combining two or more inflections that were originally separate

Example

Modern English is a syncretic language.

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Definition syncretic in British English