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synergism
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun synergism has 2 senses
- synergism(n = noun.process) synergy - the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects; Array is a kind of action, activity, natural action, natural process
- synergism(n = noun.cognition) Array - the theological doctrine that salvation results from the interaction of human will and divine grace; Array is a kind of theological doctrine
has particulars: potentiation
Derived forms noun synergist1, adjective synergistic3, adjective synergistic1
Derived form adjective synergistic2
CIDE DICTIONARY
synergism, n. [See Synergetic.].
The doctrine or theory, attributed to Melanchthon, that in the regeneration of a human soul there is a coöperation, or joint agency, on the part both of God and of man. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
synergism, n. (also synergy) the combined effect of drugs, organs, etc., that exceeds the sum of their individual effects.
Derivative
synergetic adj. synergic adj. synergistic adj. synergistically adv.
Etymology
Gk sunergos working together (as SYN-, ergon work)
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