1. the combination of different forms of belief or practice
Usage: often used in religious or philosophical contexts
2. the merging of different inflectional varieties of a word during the historical development of a language
Usage: linguistics

Examples

• The religion showed clear syncretism, blending Christian and indigenous beliefs.
• Religious syncretism was common in ancient Rome as different cultures mixed.
• The festival demonstrated cultural syncretism through its varied traditions.
• Scholars studied the syncretism of Eastern and Western philosophical ideas.
• The linguistic syncretism resulted in simplified verb forms.
• Art historians noted the syncretism of classical and modern styles.