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synergism
CIDE DICTIONARY
synergism, n. [See Synergetic.].
The doctrine or theory, attributed to Melanchthon, that in the regeneration of a human soul there is a coöperation, or joint agency, on the part both of God and of man. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
synergism, n. (also synergy) the combined effect of drugs, organs, etc., that exceeds the sum of their individual effects.
Derivative
synergetic adj. synergic adj. synergistic adj. synergistically adv.
Etymology
Gk sunergos working together (as SYN-, ergon work)
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