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PRONUNCIATION OF SYNCRETIC

syncretic  [sɪŋˈkretɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SYNCRETIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Syncretic is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SYNCRETIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Syncretism

Syncretism /ˈsɪŋkrətɪzəm/ is the combining of different, often seemingly contradictory beliefs, while melding practices of various schools of thought. Syncretism involves the merger and analogizing of several originally discrete traditions, especially in the theology and mythology of religion, thus asserting an underlying unity and allowing for an inclusive approach to other faiths. Syncretism also occurs commonly in expressions of arts and culture as well as politics.

Definition of syncretic in the English dictionary

The definition of syncretic in the dictionary is of or relating to the tendency to combine or attempt to combine the characteristic teachings, beliefs, or practices of differing systems of religion or philosophy. Other definition of syncretic is of or relating to the historical tendency of languages to reduce their use of inflection, as in the development of Old English with all its case endings into Modern English.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SYNCRETIC


alphabetic
ˌælfəˈbetɪk
anoretic
ˌænəˈretɪk
aporetic
ˌæpəˈretɪk
bioenergetic
ˌbaɪəʊenəˈdʒetɪk
cybernetic
ˌsaɪbəˈnetɪk
cytogenetic
ˌsaɪtəʊdʒɪˈnetɪk
diaeretic
ˌdaɪəˈretɪk
electrophoretic
ɪˌlektrəʊfəˈretɪk
empathetic
ˌempəˈθetɪk
ferromagnetic
ˌferəʊmæɡˈnetɪk
hyperpyretic
ˌhaɪpəpaɪˈretɪk
hysteretic
ˌhɪstəˈretɪk
iontophoretic
aɪˌɒntəʊfəˈretɪk
ischuretic
ˌɪskjʊˈretɪk
natriuretic
ˌneɪtrɪjʊˈretɪk
nondiabetic
ˌnɒnˌdaɪəˈbetɪk
oliguretic
ˌɒlɪɡjʊˈretɪk
pathogenetic
ˌpæθəʊdʒɪˈnetɪk
pharmacokinetic
ˌfɑːməˌkəʊkɪˈnetɪk
photosynthetic
ˌfəʊtəʊsɪnˈθetɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SYNCRETIC

syncopal
syncopate
syncopated
syncopation
syncopative
syncopator
syncope
syncopic
syncoptic
syncretisation
syncretise
syncretism
syncretist
syncretistic
syncretization
syncretize
syncytia
syncytial
syncytium

WORDS THAT END LIKE SYNCRETIC

anchoretic
antidiuretic
antipyretic
anuretic
aphaeretic
apheretic
athletic
atretic
cataphoretic
cretic
diaphoretic
diuretic
game-theoretic
heretic
loop diuretic
Masoretic
model-theoretic
paretic
pyretic
theoretic
uretic

Synonyms and antonyms of syncretic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «syncretic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SYNCRETIC

Find out the translation of syncretic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of syncretic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «syncretic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

合一
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sincrética
570 millions of speakers

English

syncretic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

समधर्मी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

توفيقية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

синкретическое
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sincrética
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রথা ভাঙা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

syncrétique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sinkretik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

synkretistischen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

融合した
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

혼합주
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Syncretic
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

syncretic
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆகிய கலப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

समेकित
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

syncretic
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sincretica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

synkretyczne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

синкретичне
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sincretic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

syncretic
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sinkretistiese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

synkretisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

syncretic
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of syncretic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SYNCRETIC»

The term «syncretic» is regularly used and occupies the 58.573 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SYNCRETIC» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about syncretic

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SYNCRETIC»

Discover the use of syncretic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to syncretic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Hindu-Muslim Syncretic Shrines and Communities
Study with reference to Marathwada, India.
J. J. Roy Burman, 2002
2
Speaking Mexicano: Dynamics of Syncretic Language in Central ...
. One of the major studies of language contact produced within the past forty years.ÑLanguage "The genius of this work is the integration of the linguistic analysis with the cultural and political analysis."ÑLatin American Anthropology ...
Jane H. Hill, Kenneth C. Hill, 1986
3
New realities: being syncretic : consciousness reframed - ...
Accompanying DVD-ROM, entitled CR9 Ambience DVD, contains ... "[o]ver 25 hours of video material ... accessible and navigable, featuring speeches, discussions and panels as well as text introductions."--P. 343.
Roy Ascott, Gerald Bast, Wolfgang Fiel, 2008
4
The Old Master: A Syncretic Reading of the Laozi from the ...
A unique translation of and commentary on the Laozi, based on the oldest edition of the work.
Hongkyung Kim, 2012
5
The music of Malaysia: the classical, folk, and syncretic ...
This revised and updated edition is the first in English.The book categorizes the types of music genres found in Malaysian society and provides an overview of the development of music in that country.
Patricia Ann Matusky, Sooi Beng Tan, 2004
6
Las Abejas: Pacifist Resistance and Syncretic Identities in ...
First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Marco Tavanti, 2014
7
The Generation of Meaning in Liturgical Songs: A Semiotic ...
1 FIRST STEPS TOWARD A SYNCRETIC SEMIOTIC The object of a semiotic analysis is the transformation of meaning in a discourse. The analysis of a discourse begins with its articulation into an expression plane and a content plane.
Willem Marie Speelman, 1995
8
A theology of the in-between: the value of syncretic process
While acknowledging that not all syncretism is good and that some cases, like Nazism, have been demonic, this book argues that "syncretic process" is a historical movement by which Christianity can understand itself better as a faith to be ...
Carl F. Starkloff, 2002
9
New Theatre in Francophone and Anglophone Africa: A ...
Syncretic Theatre: The Semiotics of Postcolonial Drama and Wole Soyinka's Death and the King 's Horseman One of the most striking phenomena of the theatrical cultures that we commonly term postcolonial is the rise of syncretic theatrical ...
Anne Fuchs, 1999
10
Reconfiguring Institutions Across Time and Space: Syncretic ...
This book offers an original approach to the concept of 'Institutional syncretism'.
Rudra Sil, Dennis Galvan, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SYNCRETIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term syncretic is used in the context of the following news items.
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Author Offers Uncensored Peek Into the Mind of Middle School Boy
In honor of National Honesty Day, Syncretic Publishing proudly presents Surviving Puberty: Erecting Your Future and Making the Breast Decisions by author ... «PR Newswire, Apr 15»
2
Deccan art's syncretic touch
Navinda Hajat Haidar is the curator and the guiding force behind New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art's, better known as the Met, newly renovated Islamic art ... «Daily News & Analysis, Feb 15»
3
Wicca: A Syncretic Faith
shutterstock_168853247 A syncretic religion is one that combines different spiritual beliefs and faiths to create something new. We in North America primarily ... «Patheos, Nov 14»
4
The syncretic link
The current narrative of intolerance and mutual distrust can only be wiped out if the interactive cultural and literary history of medieval India is put together. «The Hindu, Aug 14»
5
'Candomble' seer says gods with Brazil team
A "mae de santa," or practitioner of the syncretic Afro-Brazilian religion Candomble, Marciano has prayed for a Brazil victory and she says the gods, known as ... «Daily Mail, Jun 14»
6
Halcyon Television International of Europe Makes Offer for Crime …
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwired - Jun 6, 2014) - Syncretic Media, a European production company, and its European production partner Halcyon Television ... «Marketwired, Jun 14»
7
Syncretic Electric: Shores, Oceans, and Orientations
[Editor's note: This post was submitted as a response to this month's writing prompt, "As Pagans, what do we hope to build?" Julian explains his contribution as ... «Patheos, Mar 14»
8
Syncretic Electric: Why I Am a Polytheist
I took a break from writing for Patheos because I felt that I needed to reexamine my motivations and reconsider whether or not I really feel that I belong here. «Patheos, Feb 14»
9
Syncretic Electric: Communities or Movements?
Before Christmas, I wrote that Paganism could perhaps be better understood if we examined it through the lens of culture. Now, a month or so later, after a few ... «Patheos, Jan 14»
10
Syncretic Electric: Some Questions for Pagan Identity
Please, ask yourselves: What does it mean for me to be Pagan? This looks like a simple and straightforward question that you can answer quickly and glibly, but ... «Patheos, Dec 13»

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