synergistic /syn·er·gis·tic/ (sin″er-jis´tik)
Synergistic
synergistic
synergistic (si·ner·jisˑ·tik),
1. acting together.
2. enhancing the effect of another force or agent.
syn·er·gis·tic (s n  r-js tk)adj. 1. Of or relating to synergy or a synergist. 2. Producing or capable of producing synergy. |
Synergistic
The combined action of two or more processes is greater than the sum of each acting separately.
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synergistic
[sin′ərjis′tik]
Etymology: Gk, syn, together, ergein, to work
pertaining to the acting or working together of a number of components, as when groups of muscles function in a coordinated manner. Also synergic [sinūr'jik] .
synergistic (si·ner·jisˑ·tik),
adj having the properties of the interaction between two or more elements that increases the effectiveness of the elements alone. Not additive only.
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