Meaning

adjective used especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of the two (or more)

adjective of or relating to the theological doctrine of synergism

adjective working together; used especially of groups, as subsidiaries of a corporation, cooperating for an enhanced effect

originEtymology 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.…

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