Synergy
noun, plural synergies.
1.
the interaction of elements that when combined produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements, contributions, etc.; synergism.
2.
Physiology, Medicine/Medical. the cooperative action of two or more muscles, nerves, or the like.
3.
Biochemistry, Pharmacology. the cooperative action of two or more stimuli or drugs.
noun (pl) -gies
1.
Also called synergism. the potential ability of individual organizations or groups to be more successful or productive as a result of a merger
2.
another name for synergism (sense 1)
synergy syn·er·gy (sĭn’ər-jē)
n.
The interaction of two or more agents or forces so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects.
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