synergistic

adjective

syn·​er·​gis·​tic ˌsi-nər-ˈji-stik How to pronounce synergistic (audio)
1
: having the capacity to act in synergism
synergistic drugs
2
: of, relating to, or resembling synergism
a synergistic reaction
synergistically adverb

Examples of synergistic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The synergistic relationship between fearlessness and decisiveness creates a dynamic leadership approach that faces challenges head-on while also nurturing a culture of creativity and adaptability. Arash Vossoughi, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 This fair marks the launch of a new synergistic collaboration between Leila Heller and prominent digital art platform MakersPlace, which will power Amin’s exhibit, using digital artworks to unlock physical paintings. Ana María Caballero, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 The reason is simple: the synergistic effect of TikTok, dance, and animation. Billboard Japan, Billboard, 22 Feb. 2024 While some supplements work better when taken simultaneously, creating a synergistic effect — others should not be combined. Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2024 According to the application, Hoffman’s building designs also incorporate the synergistic thinking of Buckminster Fuller, an architect and theorist who was in vogue with the 1960s counterculture. Richard Halstead, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2024 Services available include apothecary, water dancing, infrared therapy, synergistic skin treatments, massages and fitness classes. Jenny Rudolph, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2024 Such a deal would likely attract less regulatory scrutiny than other potential mergers, with WBD lacking any domestic broadcast network, and with mostly synergistic businesses. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2023 Fans’ consumption habits are the driving force behind this data, so the partnership with Spotify is naturally synergistic because Spotify is where many fans consume music. Paul Grein, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Synergistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synergistic. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

synergistic

adjective
syn·​er·​gis·​tic ˌsin-ər-ˈjis-tik How to pronounce synergistic (audio)
: of, relating to, or able to act in synergism
synergistic drugs

Medical Definition

synergistic

adjective
syn·​er·​gis·​tic ˌsin-ər-ˈjis-tik How to pronounce synergistic (audio)
1
: having the capacity to act in synergism
synergistic drugs
synergistic muscles
2
: of, relating to, or resembling synergism
a synergistic reaction
a synergistic effect
synergistically adverb

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