synergistic

[ sin-er-jis-tik ]
/ ˌsɪn ərˈdʒɪs tɪk /
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adjective

pertaining to, characteristic of, or resembling synergy: a synergistic effect.
Chemistry, Pharmacology, Physiology. acting as a synergist; producing synergism; interacting.
Theology. of or relating to theological synergism or synergists.

Origin of synergistic

1810–20; synerg(ism) or synerg(ist) + -istic

OTHER WORDS FROM synergistic

syn·er·gis·ti·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby synergistic

synergetic, synergic, synergid, synergism, synergist, synergistic, synergistic muscles, synergy, synesis, synesthesia, synesthesialgia

Words related to synergistic

harmonious, collegial, symbiotic, interdependent, agreeing, collaborative, collective, collusive, combined, common, concerted, reciprocal, synergetic, synergic, team, united, coacting, coactive, coefficient, collaborating

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British Dictionary definitions for synergistic

synergistic

synergetic (ˌsɪnəˈdʒɛtɪk)

/ (ˌsɪnəˈdʒɪstɪk) /

adjective

acting together
(of people, groups, or companies) working together in a creative, innovative, and productive manner

Derived forms of synergistic

synergistically or synergetically, adverb

Word Origin for synergistic

C17: from Greek sunergētikos, from syn- + -ergētikos, from ergon work; see energy

Medical definitions for synergistic

synergistic
[ sĭn′ər-jĭs′tĭk ]

adj.

Of or relating to synergy or a synergist.
Producing or capable of producing synergy.