synergic
UK/si'nә:dʒik/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Working together so that the combined effect is greater than the separate effects
协同的，协作的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsyn- (together) + erg (work) + -ic (adjective) = 'working together.' Said of muscles, drugs, or efforts that combine so the whole outperforms the sum of the parts — the adjective behind the noun synergy.
Root erg still carries 6 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.synergic effect协同效应
- 2.synergic action协同作用
- 3.synergic relationship协同关系
Example Sentences
- 1.
The two drugs have a synergic effect, working better together than alone.
- 2.
These muscles act in a synergic way to stabilize the joint.
- 3.
The teams formed a synergic partnership that doubled their output.