synergistic-effects
/ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk ɪˈfɛkts/ IELTSAcademic
noun
The combined effect of two or more things is greater than the sum of their separate effects. It is used in science, business, and teamwork.
- The two medicines had synergistic effects.
- Their skills created synergistic effects in the project.
- The merger may produce synergistic effects.
Adinary Nuance
Synergistic effects are not just added together; they work better together than alone. Use this when you want to stress strong combined results. It is stronger and more specific than just saying "good results" or "combined effect."
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- hiệu ứng cộng hưởng
- Spanish
- efectos sinérgicos
- Chinese
- 协同效应
- Japanese
- 相乗効果
- Korean
- 시너지 효과
Etymology
Synergistic comes from Greek syn- meaning “together” and ergon meaning “work.” Effect entered English through Latin and French in the Middle Ages.
Common phrases
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Frequently asked questions
- Is synergistic effects a formal phrase?
- Yes. It is common in academic, scientific, and business writing.
- Can I use synergistic effects in everyday speech?
- You can, but it sounds more formal than everyday English.
- What is the difference between synergy and synergistic effects?
- Synergy is the idea. Synergistic effects are the results of that cooperation.
- Is synergistic effects singular or plural?
- The phrase is usually plural because it talks about more than one effect.