synergy

noun

the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects

Roots

synsyn- · Greek · together ergon-erg · Greek · work

Synonyms for synergy

synergismn collaborationn teamworkn symbiosisn consiliencen cooperationn mutualismn mutualityn coactionn combinationn

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The word synergy breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: syn-, from Greek syn (“together”); and -erg, from Greek ergon (“work”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.