Definition and Synonyms for Syncretistic

Definition of Syncretistic

1. Relating to a historical tendency for a language to reduce its use of inflections Adjective
2. Of or characterized by syncretism Adjective

Synonyms for word "syncretistic"

Lexical Analysis for "syncretistic"

syncretism
Noun
derivation
2
1. the union (or attempted fusion) of different systems of thought or belief (especially in religion or philosophy)
2. the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)
syncretism
Noun
pertainym
2
1. the union (or attempted fusion) of different systems of thought or belief (especially in religion or philosophy)
2. the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)

Words Rhyme with syncretistic

Etymology for syncretistic

has derived form -istic
etymologically related syncretism