'Synergism' definitions:
Definition of 'synergism'
From: WordNet
noun
The working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects [syn: synergy, synergism]
noun
The theological doctrine that salvation results from the interaction of human will and divine grace
Definition of 'Synergism'
From: GCIDE
- Synergism \Syn"er*gism\, n. [See Synergetic.] (Theol.) The doctrine or theory, attributed to Melanchthon, that in the regeneration of a human soul there is a cooperation, or joint agency, on the part both of God and of man. [1913 Webster] [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'synergism'
From: GCIDE
- Synergy \Syn"er*gy\, n. [Gr. ?. See Synergetic.]
- 2. Combined action; especially (Med.), the combined healthy action of every organ of a particular system; as, the digestive synergy. [1913 Webster]
- 2. An effect of the interaction of the actions of two agents such that the result of the combined action is greater than expected as a simple additive combination of the two agents acting separately; -- also called synergism.. Opposite to antagonism. [PJC]