synergistic

adjective

syn·​er·​gis·​tic ˌsi-nər-ˈji-stik 

1

: having the capacity to act in synergism

synergistic drugs

2

: of, relating to, or resembling synergism

a synergistic reaction

synergistically

ˌsi-nər-ˈji-sti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of synergistic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With more happy returns expected from the 2026 Winter Games in Italy and the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, NBCUniversal may need to develop some new muscles in order to maintain the synergistic mojo. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024

That one is headed to Max and will star Renee Zellweger, so no synergistic team-ups there. —Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024

Involving indigenous communities in solutions to these health problems arising from climate change is a synergistic process. —Henna Hundal, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024

This approach creates a synergistic environment driving continuous innovation and improvement. —Mark Greeven, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

synergistic

adjective

syn·​er·​gis·​tic ˌsin-ər-ˈjis-tik 

: of, relating to, or able to act in synergism

synergistic drugs

Medical Definition

synergistic

adjective

syn·​er·​gis·​tic ˌsin-ər-ˈjis-tik 

1

: having the capacity to act in synergism

synergistic drugs

synergistic muscles

2

: of, relating to, or resembling synergism

a synergistic reaction

a synergistic effect

synergistically

-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb