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synergistic

 
Dictionary: syn·er·gis·tic   (sĭn'ər-jĭs'tĭk) pronunciation
adj.
  1. Of or relating to synergy: a synergistic effect.
  2. Producing or capable of producing synergy: synergistic drugs.
  3. Christianity. Of or relating to synergism.
synergistically syn'er·gis'ti·cal·ly adv.

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adjective

    Working together toward a common end: collaborative, cooperative, synergetic, synergic. See conflict/cooperation.

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(sĭn'ər-jĭs'tĭk)
adj.
  1. Of or relating to synergy or a synergist.
  2. Producing or capable of producing synergy.
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The adjective has 3 meanings:

Meaning #1: used especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of the two (or more)
  Synonym: interactive
  Antonym: antagonistic (meaning #4)

Meaning #2: of or relating to the theological doctrine of synergism
  Pertains to noun: synergism (meaning #2)

Meaning #3: working together; used especially of groups, as subsidiaries of a corporation, cooperating for an enhanced effect
  Synonym: synergetic


 
 

 

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