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synergism

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

synergy

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

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noun

Meaning 2

The theological doctrine that salvation is brought about by a combination of human will and divine grace

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

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noun

Meaning 3

the theological doctrine that salvation results from the interaction of human will and divine grace

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: theological doctrine

4

noun

Meaning 4

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

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: synergy

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: natural process, natural action, action, activity

Narrower terms: potentiation

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