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synergistic
[sin-er-jis-tik]
adjective
pertaining to, characteristic of, or resembling synergy.
a synergistic effect.
Chemistry, Pharmacology, Physiology.acting as a synergist; producing synergism; interacting.
Theology.of or relating to theological synergism or synergists.
synergistic
/ ˌsɪnəˈdʒɪstɪk, ˌsɪnəˈdʒɛtɪk /
adjective
acting together
(of people, groups, or companies) working together in a creative, innovative, and productive manner
Other Word Forms
- synergistically adverb
- ˌԱˈپ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of synergistic1
Word History and Origins
Origin of synergistic1
Example Sentences
They are entangled with one another in a synergistic relationship.
Such substances have a “synergistic effect,” he said, and therefore when it comes to pinpointing the cause of the overdose, “it’s not that easy of an equation.”
This discovery points to what's known as a secondary, or synergistic, effect.
As seen on Jan. 6, and in Charlottesville, Buffalo, El Paso, Pittsburgh, and many other places across America, this mix is synergistic and highly combustible.
The observed clinical benefits stem from the synergistic effect of these two therapies.
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Synergistic is used to describe things that produce, result from, or otherwise involve synergy. The word synergy refers to when an interaction of elements produces an effect that is greater than the effect that would have resulted from simply adding up the effects of each individual element.In other words, synergy is what happens when a combination of things produces an effect or result that is said to be “greater than the sum of its parts.”When you combine things—chemicals, ingredients, people—you often expect these things to interact in a certain way based on what has been included. But when something extra happens, something greater, this is synergy. Describing something as synergistic implies that the magic is in the combination, as opposed to in the individual elements themselves.Synergistic can be used to describe a combination that produces such an effect or things that work together in this way. It’s often used generally to describe things that work well together. A food critic might say that a particular dish is delicious due to its synergistic mixture of ingredients. A synergistic approach is one that incorporates different elements or groups to work together.Synergy is also used in a more specific way in the context of medicine to refer to the cooperation of multiple body parts, such as muscles or nerves. It can also refer to the interaction of drugs or other stimuli. The things that cooperate in this way can be called synergists and their actions or effects can be described as synergistic.Less common synonyms for synergistic include synergic and synergetic.Example: The synergistic cooperation between these departments has led to great success.
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