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syncretical

syncretical

9.9
Combining ideas from different religions and cultures
  • adjective
  • /sɪŋˈkrɛtɪkəl/
translation icon : sincrético
  • The region's religion is highly syncretical, blending local traditions with imported beliefs.

Examples

  • Her art displays a syncretical fusion of various cultural styles.

  • A syncretical approach to philosophy seeks to unite Eastern and Western thought.

  • The festival had a syncretical nature, blending traditions from various cultures.

  • Many religions exhibit syncretical elements in their practices.

  • An art exhibition featuring syncretical styles highlighted the blending of Indigenous and contemporary techniques.

  • The museum's syncretical collection showcases artifacts that combine ancient rituals with modern beliefs.

  • In her research, she explored syncretical movements that merge different spiritual practices into a unified framework.

Synonyms

syncretic
vssyncretical
1 9.2

Mixing different beliefs and practices into a single system

is broader referring to combination without stressing unity
syncretistic
vssyncretical
9.9

Mixing beliefs and practices from different religions or cultures

has identical meaning but uses a different form or suffix
syncretistical
vssyncretical
9.9

Mixing ideas or practices from different traditions

has identical meaning but is a different word form
syncretist
vssyncretical
9.3

Combining different beliefs or practices

describes the combination itself rather than preferring it

Antonyms

399 5.4

Only for one person, group, or purpose and not shared

37 7.7

About a religious or political group and showing strong support for its beliefs

How Syncretic

syncretical
9.9
eclectic
45 7.7
pluralistic
9 7.3
exclusive
399 5.4

Surface Forms

syncretical positive
syncretic positive

Morphology

syncretical = syncretic (semi-transparent) = syncret + ic + al

Forming 'syncretical' from the adjective 'syncretic' by adding the productive suffix '-al' is a standard, straightforward adjectival derivation.

Etymology

Syncretical comes from a Greek idea of bringing things together: the prefix syn- means 'together', as in synthesis or synchronize. So a syncretical belief or style is one that puts different ideas or traditions 'together' into a single mix.