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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Combining these activities may provide a synergistic effect, enhancing the overall experience. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2025 The synergistic impact of these stressors not only diminishes the genetic diversity of these species but also threatens to tip their precarious balance toward extinction. Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 As do ginger and black pepper, making for a beneficial synergistic effect. María Quiles, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025 Another scenario is the synergistic relationship between quantum technologies and artificial intelligence (AI). Margarita Simonova, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 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 4 Apr. 2025.

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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