Definition of SYNERGY

synergy

Plural: synergies

Noun

  • the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects
  • A synonym of binding energy.
  • The cooperation of two or more nerves, muscles, organs, etc.
  • The combined action of two or more drugs where the effects are stronger than their mere sum.
  • Benefits resulting from combining different groups, people, objects or processes.
  • pl. -GIES combined action SYNERGIC adj

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek συνεργία (sunergía, “cooperation”), from σύν (sún, “with, together”) + ἔργον (érgon, “work”).

Synonyms

synergism, binding energy

Antonyms

antisynergy, asynergy, dysergia, dysergy

Scrabble Score: 14

synergy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
synergy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
synergy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

synergy is a valid Words With Friends word