syncretize

UK: /ˈsɪŋkrɪˌtaɪz/ US: (sing′kri tīz′, sin′-)

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syn•cre•tize  (sing′kri tīz′, sin′-), v.t., v.i., -tized, -tiz•ing. 

1. to attempt to combine or unite, as different or opposing principles, parties, etc.

Also,[esp. Brit.,] syn′cre•tise′. 

• Greek synkrētízein to form a confederation, equivalent. to syn- syn- + Krēt- (stem of Kré̄s) a Cretan + -izein -ize; see syncretism
• Neo-Latin syncrētizāre
• 1665–75

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syncretize, syncretise / ˈsɪŋkrɪˌtaɪz/ verb

1. to combine or attempt to combine the characteristic teachings, beliefs, or practices of (differing systems of religion or philosophy)

ˌsyncretiˈzation, ˌsyncretiˈsation noun