Meaning & use
synergistic
Describing a combined effect that is greater than the sum of the individual effects acting separately.
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The two drugs have a synergistic effect, working far better together than either does alone.
Their synergistic partnership let each company reach markets neither could access on its own.
A note on using this word
Common in business and science jargon; overuse in casual writing can sound like empty corporate speak.
Words with a similar meaning
complementary
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