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verb (used with object), verb (used without object), -tized, -tiz·ing.
to attempt to combine or unite, as different or opposing principles, parties, etc.
Also, especially British, syn·cre·tise.
Origin:
1665–75; < Neo-Latin syncrētizāre < Greek synkrētízein to form a confederation, equivalent to syn- syn- + Krēt- (stem of Krḗs) a Cretan + -izein -ize; see syncretism
1665–75; < Neo-Latin syncrētizāre < Greek synkrētízein to form a confederation, equivalent to syn- syn- + Krēt- (stem of Krḗs) a Cretan + -izein -ize; see syncretism
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