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- pronunciation:
- sI
n
 r
ji
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
synergies |
| definition 1: |
the combined action or power of two or more things.
The drugs are best taken together because their synergy is what makes them particularly effective in fighting the disease. |
| definition 2: |
synergism.
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| related words: |
conjunction, cooperation |
adjective + (n.)synergy
corporate, creative, natural, negative, positive, potential, unique
verb + (n.)synergy
achieve, capitalize, create, exploit, generate, operate, tap
(n.)synergy
+ verb
define, develop, maximize
noun + (n.)synergy
benefit, brand, design, efficiency, experiment, marketing, media, nutrient, operating, opportunity, partnership, potential, revenue, vision
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The word synergy
contains the following parts:
syn-
Greek
prefix
that means with, together with
  More about this word part:
The prefix " syn-
" occurs in Greek loanwords and attaches to Greek roots. It has several forms, as the final "n" sound in " syn-
" assimilates to the initial sound of the base to which it is attached. See its assimilated forms sym-, syl-, and sys-.
Example words:
photosynthesis, synaesthesia, synagogue, synapse, synapsis, synchromesh, synchronic, synchronize, synchronous, synchroscope, syncline, syncope, syncretism, syndic, syndicalism, syndicate, syndrome, synecdoche, syneresis, synergism, synergy, synesthesia, synod, synonym, synonymous, syntactics, syntax, synthesize, synthetic
- synonyms:
- com-
erg, ergo, urg
Greek
root
that means work
Example words:
allergy, dramaturgy, energetics, energy, erg, ergonomics, liturgy, metallurgy, synergism, synergy, thaumaturgy, zymurgy
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