syncretic

Дата публикации: 17-10-2026 05:00:01

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 17, 2026 is:




syncretic • \sin-KRET-ik\  • adjective
Syncretic describes things that are characterized or brought about by a combination of different forms of belief or practice.
// We were raised with a syncretic religion that combined practices from various faiths.
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Examples:
"Traditional medicine, wellness rituals, and spiritual practices reflect the island’s complex cultural history and diverse ethnic origins—a syncretic blending of Taíno Indigenous, African, and Spanish traditions." — Tiana Randall, Forbes, 20 Aug. 2026



Did you know?
Syncretic has its roots in an ancient alliance. The word is a descendant of the Greek noun synkrētismos, referring to a federation of cities on the island of Crete (syn means "together, with," and Krēt- means "Cretan"). The adjective first appeared in English in the mid-19th century, the related noun syncretism having debuted over 200 years earlier. Syncretic retains the idea of coalition and appears in such contexts as "syncretic religions," "syncretic cultures," and even "syncretic art," all describing things influenced by two or more styles or traditions.

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