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syn·er·gis·tic
(sĭn′ər-jĭs′tĭk)adj.
1. Of or relating to synergy: a synergistic effect.
2. Producing or capable of producing synergy: synergistic drugs.
3. Christianity Of or relating to synergism.
syn′er·gis′ti·cal·ly adv.
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synergistic
(ˌsɪnəˈdʒɪstɪk) orsynergetic
adj
1. acting together
2. (Commerce) (of people, groups, or companies) working together in a creative, innovative, and productive manner
[C17: from Greek sunergētikos, from syn- + -ergētikos, from ergon work; see energy]
ˌsynerˈgistically, ˌsynerˈgetically adv
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| Adj. | 1. | synergistic - used especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of the two (or more) incompatible, antagonistic - used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect |
| 2. | synergistic - of or relating to the theological doctrine of synergism | |
| 3. | synergistic - working together; used especially of groups, as subsidiaries of a corporation, cooperating for an enhanced effect; "a synergistic effect" cooperative - done with or working with others for a common purpose or benefit; "a cooperative effort" |
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synergistic
adjectiveWorking together toward a common end:
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synerginen
synergiste
synergistic
adj, synergistically
adv (Med, Pharm, Physiol) → synergistisch, zusammenwirkend; synergistic effect (Econ) → Synergieeffekt m
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synergistic
adj sinérgicoEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.