syncretize
[ sing-kri-tahyz, sin- ]
/ ˈsɪŋ krɪˌtaɪz, ˈsɪn- /
verb (used with or without object), syn·cre·tized, syn·cre·tiz·ing.
to attempt to combine or unite, as different or opposing principles, parties, etc.
Also
especially British,
syn·cre·tise.
Origin of syncretize
1665–75; < New Latin
syncrētizāre < Greek
synkrētízein to form a confederation, equivalent to
syn-
syn- +
Krēt- (stem of
Krḗs) a Cretan +
-izein
-ize; see
syncretism
Words nearby syncretize
syncopated,
syncopation,
syncope,
syncopic,
syncretism,
syncretize,
syncrisis,
syncytial knot,
syncytiotrophoblast,
syncytium,
synd
British Dictionary definitions for syncretize
syncretize
syncretise
/ (ˈsɪŋkrɪˌtaɪz) /
verb
to combine or attempt to combine the characteristic teachings, beliefs, or practices of (differing systems of religion or philosophy)