synergy

Meaning

Noun

• 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.

Related

Similar words

• binding energy

Opposite words

• asynergy (absence of synergy)
• antisynergy

Origin

• From Ancient Greek συνεργία ("cooperation"), from σύν + ἔργον.