Synergy (Noun)
Meaning
The working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The scientists discovered a synergy between the two medications, causing the cancer cells to shrink at a much faster rate than when either medication was used alone.
- Combining the therapy with the special diet produced a synergy that helped the patient recover from the illness faster.
- The researchers found that when the muscles in the leg worked together in synergy, they were able to perform feats of strength that no single muscle could accomplish on its own.
- A certain food additive interferes with the synergy of the medications causing the patient's condition to worsen.
- Combining two distinct styles of martial arts in training creates a synergy that enhances overall fighting performance.