1660, "cooperation," from Mod.L. synergia, from Gk. synergia "joint work, assistance, help," from synergos "working together," related to synergein "work together, help another in work," from syn- "together" + ergon "work" (see urge (v.)). Meaning "combined activities of a group" is from 1847.
An increase in the value of assets as a result of their combination. Expected synergy is the justification behind most business mergers. For example, General Motors purchased Electronic Data Systems in 1984 with the expectation that considerable synergy would result.
Main Entry: syn·er·gic Pronunciation: sin-'&r-jik Function: adjective : working together <synergic muscle contraction> —syn·er·gi·cal·ly/-ji-k(&-)lE/adverb
synergy syn·er·gy (sĭn'ər-jē) n. The interaction of two or more agents or forces so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects.