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[せっ(折)·ちゅう(衷)]
secchuu
noun, suru verb, no adjective

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[せっ(折)·ちゅう(中)]
secchuu
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English Meaning(s) for 折衷

noun, suru verb, no adjective
  1. compromise; cross; blending; eclecticism
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Definition and Synonyms for 折衷

Via Media a middle way between two extremes
Synonyms: 妥協, 折り合い, 折り合う, 折衷, 歩み寄り, 歩み寄る, 譲歩
Eclectic Method making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style
Synonyms: 折衷, 折衷主義
Compromise an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
Synonyms: 互譲, 交譲, 妥協, 折り合い, 折り合う, 折衷, 歩み寄り, 歩み寄る, 譲り合い, 譲り合う, 譲歩

Meanings for each kanji in 折衷

折 fold; break; fracture; bend; yield; submit Kanji Details »
衷 inmost; heart; mind; inside Kanji Details »

Categories 折衷 is a member of

Cooperation joint operation or action
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Decision Making the cognitive process of reaching a decision
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Accommodation a settlement of differences
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