Associations to the word «Syncretic»

Wiktionary

SYNCRETIC, adjective. Combining disparate elements in one system, especially as in forms of religious observance, philosophical systems, or artistic creations.

Dictionary definition

SYNCRETIC, adjective. Relating to a historical tendency for a language to reduce its use of inflections; "modern English is a syncretic language".
SYNCRETIC, adjective. Of or characterized by syncretism.

Wise words

One merit of poetry few persons will deny: it says more and in fewer words than prose.
Voltaire