synergistic
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Working together to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects: Describes a cooperative interaction where the total outcome is enhanced because the elements work together.
- Relating to synergism in theology: Pertaining to the doctrine that human will and divine grace cooperate in salvation.
- Specifically relating to interacting drugs or muscles: Used to describe agents whose combined action is more effective than their individual actions added together.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The two departments have a synergistic relationship, boosting overall productivity.
- The drug combination has a synergistic effect, making the treatment more powerful.
- The researcher studied the synergistic interaction between the two chemicals.
Advanced Usage
- "synergistic effect": A result where the combined impact of factors is greater than simply adding their individual impacts.
- The merger created a synergistic effect that benefited both companies.
- "synergistic relationship": A partnership or connection characterized by productive cooperation.
- Their synergistic relationship was key to the project's success.
Variants and Related Words
- Synergy (n): The interaction itself that produces the enhanced effect.
- The synergy between the marketing and sales teams was evident.
- Synergistically (adv): In a synergistic manner.
- The components work synergistically.
- Synergism (n): The doctrine or concept of synergistic action.
Synonyms
- Cooperative: Involving joint action.
- Collaborative: Produced or conducted by two or more parties working together.
- Interactive: Mutually active; influencing each other.
Antonyms
- Antagonistic: Showing active opposition or hostility.
- Counteractive: Tending to neutralize or hinder the effect of another.
Related Phrases
- "Work synergistically": To operate in a combined, enhancing manner.
- For best results, these systems must work synergistically.
Adjective
- working together; used especially of groups, as subsidiaries of a corporation, cooperating for an enhanced effect
- a synergistic effect
- of or relating to the theological doctrine of synergism
- used especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of the two (or more)