synergy
pronunciation
How to pronounce synergy in British English:
UK [ˈsɪnədʒi]
How to pronounce synergy in American English:
US [ˈsɪnərdʒi]
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- Noun:
- the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects
Word Origin
- synergy (n.)
- 1650s, "cooperation," from Modern Latin synergia, from Greek synergia "joint work, a working together, cooperation; assistance, help," from synergos "working together," related to synergein "work together, help another in work," from syn- "together" (see syn-) + ergon "work" (see organ). Meaning "combined activities of a group" is from 1847; sense of "advanced effectiveness as a result of cooperation" is from 1957.
Example
- 1. Promises of synergy are rarely fulfilled .
- 2. The synergy from mergers and acquisitions ( m & a ) is particularly elusive .
- 3. Those mergers seemed to be more about size than synergy .
- 4. When people honor each other , there is a trust established that leads to synergy , interdependence , and deep respect .
- 5. Prosperity depends on the synergy between companies , on the cluster , not the individual entrepreneur .