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Topic: Philosophy

synchronically

IPA: /sɪŋˈkrɒnɪkli/

KK: /sɪŋˈkrɒnɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that considers something at a specific point in time, rather than over a period of time.

Example: The researchers analyzed the languages synchronically to understand their current structures.

synchronicity

IPA: /sɪŋˈkrɒnɪsɪti/

KK: /sɪŋˈkrɒnɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The occurrence of events that are meaningfully related, often seen as coincidences that are not explained by cause and effect.

Example: Many people believe in synchronicity, feeling that certain coincidences have a deeper meaning.

synchronistic

IPA: /sɪŋˈkrɪnɪstɪk/

KK: /sɪŋˈkrɪnɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to events that happen at the same time or in a way that seems to be connected, often in a meaningful way.

Example: The synchronistic events in her life made her believe in fate.

syncretic

IPA: /sɪnˈkrɛtɪk/

KK: /sɪnˈkrɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the combination of different beliefs, ideas, or practices into a single system.

Example: The artist's work is syncretic, blending styles from various cultures into a unique piece.

syncretism

IPA: /sɪŋˈkrɛtɪzəm/

KK: /sɪŋˈkrɛtɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The process of combining different beliefs, ideas, or practices into a single system, often seen in religion or philosophy.

Example: The new religion was a result of syncretism, blending elements from various faiths.

syncretistic

IPA: /sɪŋˈkrɛtɪstɪk/

KK: /sɪŋˈkrɛtɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a combination or blending of different beliefs, ideas, or practices into a single system.

Example: The syncretistic approach in the project allowed for the integration of various cultural perspectives.

syncretize

IPA: /sɪŋˈkrɛtaɪz/

KK: /sɪŋˈkrɛtaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To bring together different ideas, beliefs, or practices into a single system, often with some blending or compromise.

Example: The two religions began to syncretize their rituals to create a more unified practice.

transitive verb

Definition: To bring together different beliefs or ideas into a single system, often blending them in a way that may not fully satisfy all original elements.

Example: The new philosophy aims to syncretize various cultural traditions into a cohesive worldview.

syne

IPA: /sɪn/

KK: /sɪn/

adverb

Definition: At a time after a specified event; from that time until now.

Example: We met last year, and syne then, we have become good friends.

conjunction

Definition: A word used to indicate a time or reason, often meaning 'because' or 'from a time in the past until now'.

Example: I haven't seen her since we graduated.

synesis

IPA: /sɪˈnɛsɪs/

KK: /sɪˈnɛsɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of grammatical construction where the agreement of words is based on meaning rather than strict grammatical rules, such as using a plural pronoun for a singular noun when the meaning suggests it.

Example: In the sentence 'If anyone calls, tell them I am out', the use of 'them' shows synesis because it refers to a singular person in a plural form.

syntagma

IPA: /sɪnˈtæɡmə/

KK: /sɪnˈtæɡmə/

noun

Definition: A group of words that are arranged in a specific order and have a grammatical relationship with each other.

Example: In the sentence, the syntagma 'the big dog' shows how the words work together to convey meaning.

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