synergy

[ sin-er-jee ]

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noun,plural syn·er·gies.

the interaction of elements that when combined produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements, contributions, etc.; synergism.
Physiology, Medicine/Medical. the cooperative action of two or more muscles, nerves, or the like.

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

Origin of synergy

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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How to use synergy in a sentence

A not infrequent accompaniment is a shrug of one or both shoulders, due to synergic contraction of the trapezius.
Tics and Their Treatment | Henry Meigne

British Dictionary definitions for synergy

synergy

/ (ˈsɪnədʒɪ) /

nounplural -gies

Also called: synergism the potential ability of individual organizations or groups to be more successful or productive as a result of a merger
another name for synergism (def. 1)

Origin of synergy

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

Derived forms of synergy

synergic (sɪˈnɜːdʒɪk), adjective

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