synergism

Definitions of synergism
  1. noun
    the working together of two or more things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects
    synonyms: synergy
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    types:
    potentiation
    (medicine) the synergistic effect of two drugs given simultaneously
    type of:
    action, activity, natural action, natural process
    a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
  2. noun
    the theological doctrine that salvation results from the interaction of human will and divine grace
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    type of:
    theological doctrine
    the doctrine of a religious group
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