verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To combine different elements, or to unite or reconcile different beliefs.
2. 2
   unite (beliefs or conflicting principles) wordnet
3. 3
   To merge different inflexional forms.
4. 4
   become fused wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

addalloyamalgamateassimilateblendcoalesce

Etymology

Back-formation from syncretism; compare also synchresis.

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