synergism meaning

UK US /ˈsɪnɚdʒɪzəm/ 4 syllables

synergism (noun): the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects.

synergism has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

synergism as a noun

  1. the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects

    Synonyms: synergy

    Type of: natural process

    Kinds: potentiation

    Related forms: synergistic, synergist

  2. the theological doctrine that salvation results from the interaction of human will and divine grace

    Type of: theological doctrine

    Related forms: synergistic

How to pronounce synergism

synergism is pronounced /ˈsɪnɚdʒɪzəm/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with SY · words ending in SM · 9-letter words

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