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

The project also arrived at a synergistic moment for the broader Odesza trajectory. —Katie Bain, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2025

There would be buyers who would likely pay a synergistic premium above what an ESOP was allowed to pay. —Bruce Werner, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025

The production workforce is synergistic with the labor pool already in Las Vegas because of the construction, trade show and entertainment sectors. —Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025

Smokers are at an even greater risk when exposed to high radon levels, as the effects of radon and smoking are synergistic. —Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for synergistic

• agonistic
• altruistic
• animistic
• aphoristic
• atheistic
• cabalistic
• calvinistic
• chauvinistic
• dualistic
• egoistic
• egotistic
• eucharistic

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