Syncretism /ˈsɪŋkrətɪzəm/ is the combining of different beliefs and various schools of thought. Syncretism involves the merging or assimilation of several originally discrete traditions, especially in the theology and mythology of religion, thus asserting an underlying unity and allowing for an inclusive approach to other faiths. Syncretism also occurs commonly in expressions of art and culture (known as eclecticism) as well as politics (syncretic politics).
In linguistics, syncretism exists when functionally distinct occurrences of a single lexeme, morph or phone are identical in form. The term arose in historical linguistics, referring to the convergence of morphological forms within inflectional paradigms. In such cases, a former distinction has been 'syncretized'. The term syncretism is often used when a fairly regular pattern can be observed across a paradigm.
The joy that we cause in the heart of God is the only worthwhile achievement. Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Syncretism: The Magnum Opus. Part One
https://youtu.be/TsCtlR8DvVU
UPDATE FROM SANTOS BONACCI ON THE VINNY EASTWOOD SHOW
In linguistics, syncretism exists when functionally distinct occurrences of a single lexeme, morph or phone are identical in form. The term arose in historical linguistics, referring to the convergence of morphological forms within inflectional paradigms. In such cases, a former distinction has been 'syncretized'. The term syncretism is often used when a fairly regular pattern can be observed across a paradigm.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syncretism
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syncretism_(linguistics)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfhYKxfb_JaIz2aNT-2ZdaQThe joy that we cause in the heart of God is the only worthwhile achievement. Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Syncretism: The Magnum Opus. Part One
https://youtu.be/TsCtlR8DvVU
UPDATE FROM SANTOS BONACCI ON THE VINNY EASTWOOD SHOW