synergy

[ sin-er-jee ]
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noun,plural syn·er·gies.
  1. the interaction of elements that when combined produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements, contributions, etc.; synergism.

  2. Physiology, Medicine/Medical. the cooperative action of two or more muscles, nerves, or the like.

  1. Biochemistry, Pharmacology. the cooperative action of two or more stimuli or drugs.

Origin of synergy

1
First recorded in 1650–60; from New Latin synergia, from Greek synergía, from synerg(ós) “working together” (see synergism) + -ia -y3

Other words from synergy

  • syn·er·gic [si-nur-jik], /sɪˈnɜr dʒɪk/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for synergy

synergy

/ (ˈsɪnədʒɪ) /


nounplural -gies
  1. Also called: synergism the potential ability of individual organizations or groups to be more successful or productive as a result of a merger

  2. another name for synergism (def. 1)

Origin of synergy

1
C19: from New Latin synergia, from Greek sunergos; see synergism

Derived forms of synergy

  • synergic (sɪˈnɜːdʒɪk), adjective

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