Noun: synergism 'si-nu,ji-zum
- The working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects
"The synergism between the two medications enhanced their therapeutic effect";
- synergy
- The theological doctrine that salvation results from the interaction of human will and divine grace
"The debate over synergism versus monergism has long divided theologians"
Derived forms: synergisms
Type of: action, activity, natural action, natural process, theological doctrine
Encyclopedia: Synergism