Syncretistic (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).
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Meaning 2
Of or characterized by syncretism.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The art movement's syncretistic style combined elements of abstract expressionism, pop art, and graffiti to create a unique visual language.
- Her syncretistic approach to spirituality incorporated elements of Buddhism, Taoism, and Christianity into her daily meditation practice.
- The festival's syncretistic atmosphere blended traditional folk music with modern electronic dance beats and futuristic lighting installations.
- The historian argued that the ancient culture's syncretistic practices were a result of the geographic convergence of different ethnic and linguistic groups.
- The architect's syncretistic design for the mosque incorporated Moorish arches, Byzantine mosaics, and Gothic vaults into a stunning and eclectic whole.