Syncretic
[sin-KRET-ik]
Part of speech: adjective
Origin: Greek, 19th century
1.
Combining disparate elements in one system, especially as in forms of religious observance, philosophical systems, or artistic creations.
Examples of Syncretic in a sentence
"Mark’s mother is Jewish and his father is Episcopalian, so they celebrate a syncretic Christmas-Hanukkah in December."
"The Civic Pride Association was a syncretic collection of groups who sometimes opposed one another, united by their love of the city."
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