synergistic

adjective

syn·​er·​gis·​tic ˌsi-nər-ˈji-stik 

1

: having the capacity to act in synergism

synergistic drugs

2

: of, relating to, or resembling synergism

a synergistic reaction

synergistically

ˌsi-nər-ˈji-sti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of synergistic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

They got pulled into hip-hop culture by the nature of their being so synergistic. —Justin Koreis, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2024

This synergistic union of public and private resources is a uniquely American phenomenon that can accelerate and radically rethink space exploration. —Thomas Zurbuchen, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

synergistic

adjective

syn·​er·​gis·​tic ˌsin-ər-ˈjis-tik 

: of, relating to, or able to act in synergism

synergistic drugs

Medical Definition

synergistic

adjective

syn·​er·​gis·​tic ˌsin-ər-ˈjis-tik 

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

-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb