synergism 1
noundomain: natural proc.
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects
Hypernym
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
EnglishDerivationally related form
synergistic 3
adjective
working together; used especially of groups, as subsidiaries of a corporation, cooperating for an enhanced effect
synergistic 1
adjective
used especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of the two (or more)
synergist 1
noun
a drug that augments the activity of another drug
Hyponym
potentiation 1
noun
(medicine) the synergistic effect of two drugs given simultaneously
