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synergistic

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syn·er·gis·tic  (snr-jstk)
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.

syner·gisti·cal·ly adv.

synergistic [ˌsɪnəˈdʒɪstɪk], synergetic [ˌsɪnəˈdʒɛtɪk]
adj
1. acting together
2. (Business / Commerce) (of people, groups, or companies) working together in a creative, innovative, and productive manner
[from Greek sunergētikos, from syn- + -ergētikos, from ergon work; see energy]
synergistically , synergetically adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.synergistic - used especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of the two (or more)
incompatible, antagonistic - used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect
2.synergistic - of or relating to the theological doctrine of synergism
3.synergistic - working together; used especially of groups, as subsidiaries of a corporation, cooperating for an enhanced effect; "a synergistic effect"
cooperative - done with or working with others for a common purpose or benefit; "a cooperative effort"
Translations
synergistic
adj, synergistically
adv (Med, Pharm, Physiol) → synergistisch, zusammenwirkend; synergistic effect (Econ) → Synergieeffekt m


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