SYNERGY

synergy, synergism

(noun) the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

synergy (countable and uncountable, plural synergies)

(systems theory) A synonym of binding energy.

(physiology) The cooperation of two or more nerves, muscles, organs, etc.

(pharmacology) The combined action of two or more drugs where the effects are stronger than their mere sum.

(figurative) Benefits resulting from combining different groups, people, objects or processes.

Synonyms

• binding energy (in systems theory)

Antonyms

• asynergy (absence of synergy)

• antisynergy

Source: Wiktionary


Syn"er*gy, n. Etym: [Gr. Synergetic.]

Definition: Combined action; especially (Med.),

Definition: the combined healty action of every organ of a particular system; as, the digestive synergy.

Definition: An effect of the interaction of the actions of two agents such that the result of the combined action is greater than expected as a simple additive combination of the two agents acting separately. Also synergism.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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