English to English
noun
- the union (or attempted fusion) of different systems of thought or belief (especially in religion or philosophy)
A syncretism of material and immaterial theories.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)
source: WordNet 3.0
- Attempted union of principles or parties irreconcilably at variance with each other.
source: Webster 1913
- The union or fusion into one of two or more originally different inflectional forms, as of two cases.
source: Webster 1913