(of people, groups, or companies) working together in a creative, innovative, and productive manner
Derived forms
synergistically (ˌsynerˈgistically) or synergetically (ˌsynerˈgetically)
adverb
Word origin
C17: from Greek sunergētikos, from syn- + -ergētikos, from ergon work; see energy
synergistic in American English
(ˌsɪnərˈdʒɪstɪk)
adjective
1.
pertaining to, characteristic of, or resembling synergism
a synergistic effect
2.
acting as a synergist; producing synergism; interacting
3.
of or pertaining to theological synergism or synergists
Derived forms
synergistically
adverb
Word origin
[1810–20; synerg(ism) or synerg(ist) + -istic]This word is first recorded in the period 1810–20. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: knockout, nihilism, realism, triangulation, unitary-istic is a suffix of adjectives (and in the plural, of nouns from adjectives) formed fromnouns ending in -ist and having reference to such nouns, or to associated nouns in -ism (deistic; euphuistic; puristic). In nouns, it usually has a plural form (linguistics)
Examples of 'synergistic' in a sentence
synergistic
This was what you might call 'positive sum patriotism': generous, inclusive, synergistic.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Together, these herbs have a synergistic effect.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It is possible to achieve a synergistic relationship with the right person.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
My approach has been to advocate an enriched, learning, synergistic style.
Outlook India (2008)
Its power also benefits from a synergistic effect.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It doesn't get much more synergistic than that.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
This underlines the synergistic relationship between the nutrients; their collective interplay is a factor that is often overlooked.