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US
/ˌsɪnɝˈdʒɪstɪk/
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[ UK /sˌɪnədʒˈɪstɪk/ ]
[ UK /sˌɪnədʒˈɪstɪk/ ]
ADJECTIVE
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working together; used especially of groups, as subsidiaries of a corporation, cooperating for an enhanced effect
a synergistic effect - of or relating to the theological doctrine of synergism
- used especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of the two (or more)
How To Use synergistic In A Sentence
- These MAb are expected to synergistically enhance the efficacy of current treatment options and have a superior safety profile in the management of highly resistant bacteria. GEN News Highlights
- The synergistic effect of brave infantrymen, massed artillery and close air support was why Bastogne held.
- MF, Joosten LA, Abdollahi-Roodsaz S, van Lieshout AW, Sprong T, et al. (2005) The expression of toll-like receptors 3 and 7 in rheumatoid arthritis synovium is increased and costimulation of toll-like receptors 3, 4, and 7/8 results in synergistic cytokine production by dendritic cells. PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles
- Rei-Shi Mushroom complex provides a synergistic and potent blend of Rei-Shi and Shiitake mushroom for optimal effect.
- The synergistic blend of natural ingredients in the pastilles helps alleviate strain on the vocal chords and throat.
- When used in combination with agents from other antibiotic classes, such as beta-lactams and aminoglycosides, the quinolones are not predictably synergistic.
- Soundtracks are designed to have a synergistic effect with the movies they accompany.
- Seriously, It's most outstanding feature is It's wrecktacular decorations---imagine: ROSES "and" FIREWORKS in a synergistic wrecksplosion of cakey- bakey graduational melange... The Sprinkles Decorator Strikes Again
- Phospholipase and lecithinase are hemolysins that act synergistically to break down lipids and lecithin.
- Multiple signaling transduction pathways are involved in plant defense responses to insect herbivores, and they can interact with each other, either synergistically or antagonistically.