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PRONUNCIATION OF SYNCRETIZATION

syncretization  [ˌsɪŋkrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SYNCRETIZATION

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Syncretization is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SYNCRETIZATION 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 syncretization in the English dictionary

The definition of syncretization in the dictionary is the process of combining or attempting to combine the characteristic teachings, beliefs, or practices of differing systems of religion or philosophy.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SYNCRETIZATION


authorization
ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən
characterization
ˌkærɪktəraɪˈzeɪʃən
civilization
ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən
customization
ˌkʌstəmaɪˈzeɪʃən
globalization
ˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
hospitalisation
ˌhɒspɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
hospitalization
ˌhɒspɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
hybridization
ˌhaɪbrɪdaɪˈzeɪʃən
localization
ˌləʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
novelization
ˌnɒvəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
optimisation
ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən
optimization
ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən
organisation
ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən
organization
ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən
realization
ˌrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
specialization
ˌspeʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
stabilization
ˌsteɪbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən
synchronization
ˌsɪŋkrənaɪˈzeɪʃən
utilization
ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən
visualization
ˌvɪʒʊəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SYNCRETIZATION

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

WORDS THAT END LIKE SYNCRETIZATION

accreditation
action
administration
animation
application
association
certification
citation
combination
communication
confirmation
conversation
corporation
creation
decoration
destination
documentation
duration
education
evaluation
excitation

Synonyms and antonyms of syncretization in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «syncretization» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SYNCRETIZATION

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

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sincretismo
570 millions of speakers

English

syncretization
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

syncretization
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

syncretization
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

синкретизации
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sincretismo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

syncretization
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

syncrétisation
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Syncretization
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Translator English - German

syncretization
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Translator English - Japanese

うろん整数
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

syncretization
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Syncretization
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

syncretization
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒருங்கிணைப்பின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

समन्वित करणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

syncretization
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

syncretization
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

synkretyzacji
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

синкретизации
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sincretizare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

syncretization
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

syncretization
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

syncretization
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

syncretization
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of syncretization

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SYNCRETIZATION»

The term «syncretization» is used very little and occupies the 189.932 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SYNCRETIZATION» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SYNCRETIZATION»

Discover the use of syncretization in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to syncretization and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Unpacking the New: Critical Perspectives on Cultural ...
This book seeks to unravel and demystify the ideology of the new on the basis of concrete case studies from various regions across Africa and beyond.
Afeosemime Unuose Adogame, Magnus Echtler, Ulf Vierke, 2008
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Phonology: Critical Concepts in Linguistics
The realization syncretizing llxll and IIaII occurs in other positions. Examples: Syncretization of llxll and //a//: //vjaera// 'faith' — /vjara/ and //kasa// 'cashier's window'— /kasa/ (cf. //scestra// 'sister' — /sostra/). Syncretization of llxll and //ce//: / /vjaer ...
Charles W. Kreidler, 2001
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Linguistics and Philosophy: Essays in Honor of Rulon S. Wells
1.3 Distinguishing Suspension from Syncretization. By the definitions stated in the above subsections, suspension and syncretization are two different phenomena. For suspension, we must find that elements which contrast in one set of ...
Adam Makkai, Alan K. Melby, 1985
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Syncretization: The Politics of Corporate Restructuring and ...
The book characterizes Japan's process of change as syncretization: practices foreign, domestic, old, and new were selectively adopted, mixed, and matched, creating a new and unique hybrid system.
Kenji E. Kushida, Kay Shimizu, Jean C. Oi, 2013
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What is Indigenous Knowledge?: Voices from the Academy
... carefully as well as adopt many things from one's interlocutor but... these things are incorporated into one's own world rather than one's world becoming fundamentally transformed through syncretization or hybridization [emphasis added], ...
Ladislaus Semali, Joe L. Kincheloe, 1999
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The Donghak Concept of God/heaven: Religion and Social ...
No religion and culture is completely free from any sort of syncretization processes. Most (if not all) imported foreign religions such as Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, including Christianity (and now even Islam) that have been brought to the ...
Kiyul Chung, 2007
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Between Resistance and Expansion: Explorations of Local ...
We use the term "legal syncretization" in cases in which this is not merely a combination of elements of different origins which can still be identified on the basis of their laws of origin, but in which this process of mutual exchange leads to a new ...
Peter Probst, Gerd Spittler, 2004
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Markedness: The Evaluative Superstructure of Language
The Evaluative Superstructure of Language Edwin L. Battistella. syncretization contextual neutralization degree of morphological variation defect ivization dominance text frequency Zero expression refers to zero versus overt formal marking.
Edwin L. Battistella, 1990
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The Generation of Meaning in Liturgical Songs: A Semiotic ...
In this syncretization syncretic terms are generated (a priori syncretisms) and syncretic meaning is generated (a posteriori syncretisms). This means, that the song as a syncretic discourse signifies something, that is not signified by the music or ...
Willem Marie Speelman, 1995
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Markedness
Neutralization is similar to syncretization and may account for some of the frequency phenomena mentioned above. This is so because if it is the case that the unmarked member of an opposition is the only one destined to appear in a position ...
Fred Eckman, Edith A. Moravcsik, Jessica R. Wirth, 1986

8 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SYNCRETIZATION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term syncretization is used in the context of the following news items.
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Aquae Sulis: The Epitome of Roman Syncretization with the Celts
The Aquae Sulis became one of the largest and most renowned Roman baths in Britain, and is considered today the highlight of the Roman syncretization of the ... «Ancient Origins, Jan 15»
2
Happy All Saints' Day and Day of the Dead!
... centuries after the conquest of the New World, indigenous traditions blended with Iberian practices in a long process of religious and cultural syncretization. «Peru this Week, Nov 13»
3
Critical Analysis of the Chinese Translation of “Logos” in the Gospel …
This article begins by considering the concepts of contextualization and syncretization, pointing out that syncretism begins in Bible translation. Then, through ... «Christian Post, Mar 13»
4
Fundamentalists Admit They Prayed for Obama's Defeat and God …
... been shown to have a “conservatizing” influence, which is ironic given that religion is constantly changing and evolving, and subject to forces of syncretization. «PoliticusUSA, Nov 12»
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A Few Good Reasons Not to Show Up for Work This Tuesday -- Why …
The Occupy movement's syncretization of May Day tradition and 21st century anti-corporate and anti-austerity civil disobedience has been called many things. «Huffington Post, Apr 12»
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Nano-Bio-Info-Cogno Skin
The idea of transformative, smart skin suggests a fitting use of the syncretization of nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology and cognitive and ... «Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies, Mar 12»
7
America the Traumatized: How 13 Events of the Decade Made Us …
The religion of the place is laced with voodoo, a syncretization of West African and European Christian beliefs. For these reasons -- all reminders of the ... «AlterNet, Dec 09»
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Crawfish King: Authentic Vietnamese Cajun, Houston-Style
It's not fusion, Walsh says, but syncretization: "You have two cultures whose cuisines are based on rice, spicy food, seafood, and the French influence. «Seattle Weekly, May 09»

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