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syncretistical

syncretistical

9.9
Mixing ideas or practices from different traditions
  • adjective
  • /sɪŋˈkrɛtɪstɪkəl/
translation icon : sincrético
  • The philosopher's syncretistical approach embraced elements of both Eastern and Western traditions.

Examples

  • Their syncretistical rituals merge practices from several indigenous religions.

  • She is known for her syncretistical tendency to blend disparate artistic styles.

  • The syncretistical approach to religion fosters understanding among diverse groups.

  • Many cultures exhibit syncretistical traits in their rituals and beliefs.

  • The philosopher's syncretistical approach embraced elements of both Eastern and Western traditions.

  • Their syncretistical rituals merge practices from several indigenous religions.

  • The syncretistical practice of combining different belief systems can lead to unique cultural expressions.

Synonyms

syncretic
vssyncretistical
1 9.2

Mixing different beliefs and practices into a single system

focuses more on general combining rather than forming a unified new system
syncretistic
vssyncretistical
9.9

Mixing beliefs and practices from different religions or cultures

is the same meaning but may be an alternate adjective form
syncretical
vssyncretistical
9.9

Combining ideas from different religions and cultures

is the same in meaning but differs as another adjective variant
syncretist
vssyncretistical
9.3

Combining different beliefs or practices

describes general combining without implying an active favoring stance

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

eclectic
45 7.7
syncretistical
9.9
pluralistic
9 7.3
exclusive
399 5.4

Surface Forms

syncretistical positive

Morphology

syncretistical = syncretic (transparent) = syncretic + al

Direct adjectival formation from 'syncretic' with '-al', so the meaning is directly derived from the base.

Etymology

Syncretistical comes from the Greek prefix syn- meaning 'together', the same root as in synonym or synchronize. A helpful image is mixing two styles into one, so syncretistical describes the blending of different beliefs or practices into a single system.