HyperDic: synergism

English > 2 senses of the word synergism:
NOUNprocesssynergism, synergythe working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects
cognitionsynergismthe theological doctrine that salvation results from the interaction of human will and divine grace
synergism > pronunciation
Soundssih'nerjhih.zahm
Rhymesabolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...
English > synergism: 2 senses > noun 1, process
MeaningThe working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects.
Synonymsynergy
Narrowerpotentiation(medicine) the synergistic effect of two drugs given simultaneously
Broadernatural process, natural action, action, activityA process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
Spanishsinergia, sinergía, sinergismo
Catalansinergia
Adjectivessynergisticused especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of the two (or more)
synergisticworking together
Nounssynergista drug that augments the activity of another drug
English > synergism: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningThe theological doctrine that salvation results from the interaction of human will and divine grace.
Broadertheological doctrineThe doctrine of a religious group
Spanishsinergismo
Catalansinergisme
Adjectivessynergisticof or relating to the theological doctrine of synergism

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