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adj
Of or pertaining to synergy or synergism; synergic; co-operative, working together, interacting, mutually stimulating.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adjective
used especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of the two (or more)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: interactive
Antonyms: antagonistic
adjective
of or relating to the theological doctrine of synergism
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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adjective satellite
working together; used especially of groups, as subsidiaries of a corporation, cooperating for an enhanced effect
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: synergetic
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology tree English synergy Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Hellenic *-tās Ancient Greek -τής (-tḗs) Ancient Greek -ῐστής (-ĭstḗs)bor. Latin -istader. Old French -istebor. Middle English -ist English -ist Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English -istic English synergistic From synergy + -istic.
Across languages
9 source translations are retained for this English entry.
