\Syn"cre*tism\, n. (Philol.)
The union or fusion into one of two or more originally
different inflectional forms, as of two cases.

\Syn"cre*tism\, n. [Gr. ?, fr. ? to make two parties
join against a third: cf. F. syncr['e]tisme.]
Attempted union of principles or parties irreconcilably at
variance with each other.
      He is plotting a carnal syncretism, and attempting the
      reconcilement of Christ and Belial.      --Baxter.
      Syncretism is opposed to eclecticism in philosophy.
                                               --Krauth-Fleming.