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Syncretic (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Relating to a historical tendency for a language to reduce its use of inflections; "modern English is a syncretic language".

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Examples

  • Modern English is a syncretic language as it minimizes its use of inflections compared to its Germanic ancestors.
  • Syncretic languages like English have become less complex and more accessible due to inflectional simplifications over time.
  • Unlike some other Germanic languages, English has become relatively syncretic in terms of inflectional morphology throughout its historical development.
  • One of the results of the processes that made English a more syncretic language is a flexible word order in sentences.
  • English emerged as a syncretic language, characterized by the loss of case and grammatical agreement more typical of some other Indo-European languages.

Synonyms

  • Syncretical
  • Syncretistical
  • Syncretistic

Related Words

  • Syncretism (noun)

Meaning 2

Of or characterized by syncretism.

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Examples

  • The syncretic approach to spirituality allowed her to incorporate elements from multiple faiths into her daily practice.
  • This particular deity can be seen as a syncretic creation, resulting from the combination of different cultural influences.
  • The artwork blended traditional techniques with modern styles in a syncretic way, producing a unique visual language.
  • The culture resulting from this unique blend of backgrounds was characterized by a fascinating syncretic blend of traditions.
  • The author was known for his syncretic perspective on theology, integrating aspects from mysticism and philosophy.

Synonyms

  • Syncretical
  • Syncretistical
  • Syncretistic

Related Words

  • Syncretism (noun)
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