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

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With more happy returns expected from the 2026 Winter Games in Italy and the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, NBCUniversal may need to develop some new muscles in order to maintain the synergistic mojo. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024 That one is headed to Max and will star Renee Zellweger, so no synergistic team-ups there. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024 Involving indigenous communities in solutions to these health problems arising from climate change is a synergistic process. Henna Hundal, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 This approach creates a synergistic environment driving continuous innovation and improvement. Mark Greeven, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for synergistic 

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of synergistic was in 1832

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“Synergistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synergistic. Accessed 1 Dec. 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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