synergistic

Adjective
US[sin-er-jis-tik]/ˌsɪnɚˈdʒɪstɪk/4 syllables
Synonyms: interactivesynergetic

Open English WordNet

Adjective (3)

  1. used especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of the two (or more)Synonyms: interactive
  2. of or relating to the theological doctrine of synergismRelating to synergism
  3. working together; used especially of groups, as subsidiaries of a corporation, cooperating for an enhanced effect“a synergistic effect”Synonyms: synergeticOpposite uncooperativeSimilar cooperative

Related words synergism noun, synergy noun

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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

Syn′er·gis′tic adjective

1. Of or pertaining to synergism. “A synergistic view of regeneration.” Prof. William Greenough Thayer Shedd

2. Cooperating; synergetic.

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54

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