单词 | synergistic |
释义 | synergisticadj. 1. Theology. Of or relating to synergism or the synergists. ΘΚΠ society > faith > aspects of faith > spirituality > grace > doctrine concerning grace > [adjective] > synergism synergistical1657 synergistic1796 1796 G. Hill Heads of Lect. Divinity v. i. 96 [The] Calvinistic System..lies..between all modifications of the Synergistic System, and all shades of the ancient Mystical Theology, now known by the name of Fanaticism. 1839 H. Hallam Introd. Lit. Europe III. ii. 84 Melanchthon espoused the Synergistic doctrine. 1864 W. G. T. Shedd Hist. Christian Doctr. II. iv. ii. 40 Chrysostom's theory of regeneration was firmly synergistic. 1916 G. J. Fritschel Formula of Concord ii. ii. 153 Certain expressions of Basil and Chrysostom were used in a synergistic sense, and must be rejected. 1989 Conc. Dict. Christian Trad. 369/1 This teaching [sc. synergism] was advocated by Melanchthon in the synergistic controversy within Lutheranism, 1550–1577. 2. a. Physiology. Acting together in a coordinated manner to produce a specific effect; of or relating to synergism (synergism n. 2a). ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > [adjective] > operating together concurrent1532 co-operant1598 co-operative1603 concurring1633 brotherly1638 coefficient1665 co-working1670 synenergetical1682 conspiring1730 consentient1737 co-ordinate1769 synergetic1821 synergistic1832 synergic1836 synergetical1856 1832 S. Jackson Princ. Med. 363 A sensation at the extremity of the rectum throws into action numerous muscles..all of which are united in synergistic efforts. 1882 Amer. Jrnl. Neurol. & Psychiatry 1 114 In hypnotism, the movement of a muscle is usually accompanied by movements of synergistic muscles. 1904 Lancet 30 July 305/1 We are glad to see the introduction of groups of muscles long since classified together as synergistic. 1938 Auk 55 648 If synergistic muscles (the two sets of ceratoglossals) opposed this action, then, conceivably, contraction of the hypoglossus could arch the dorsal surface of the tongue. 2004 M. Bizzini et al. in R. M. Biedert Patellofemoral Disorders 283/2 Training in the standing position improves the synergistic muscular interplay of the whole lower extremity. b. Chiefly Pharmacology. Interacting to produce a heightened effect, esp. an effect that is greater than additive; mutually potentiating or strengthening; of or relating to synergism (synergism n. 2b). ΘΚΠ the world > health and disease > healing > medicines or physic > [adjective] > relating to powers or effects of drugs > co-operating with another synergistic1870 1870 R. Bartholow in Practitioner 5 208 Synergists.—All the paralysers are synergistic to gelsemium. 1876 R. Bartholow Pract. Treat. Materia Med. ii. 115 Synergists.—Iron, the mineral acids, pepsin, bismuth, etc., are synergistic to the bitters. 1946 Jrnl. Venereal Dis. Information 27 9/1 Penicillin and mapharsen are synergistic in the treatment of experimental syphilis. 1984 Jrnl. Substance Abuse Treatm. 2 8/1 Alcohol may have an additive or synergistic effect with other substances in young polydrug abusers. 1993 Dog World Oct. 39/1 The two chemicals [sc. BHT and glutathione] are synergistic: the effect of one is increased by the presence of the other. 2004 J. Emsley Vanity, Vitality, & Virility (2006) 225 Chemiphobics believe that, in the wider environment, chemicals have a synergistic effect on one another: in other words, they boost their respective effects. 3. Of or relating to cooperation or productive interaction; mutually reinforcing, stimulating, or beneficial. Cf. synergy n. 3. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > [adjective] > operating together > producing increased effectiveness synergetic1917 synergistic1919 synergizing1954 1919 Jrnl. Industr. & Engin. Chem. Jan. 67/2 The combined attack of two men trained in these different fields would be decidedly synergistic, and the possibilities are unlimited. 1959 H. Hartmann in S. Hook Psychoanal., Sci. Method, & Philos. i. i. 10 The consideration of mental processes from this angle of synergistic or antagonistic motivating forces is what has been known since as the dynamic aspect of psychoanalysis. 1972 M. Crichton Terminal Man i. iii. 30 Designing electronic components to be synergistic with the human brain. 2005 Riddim No. 1. 19/1 T.O.K.'s stirring harmonies and synergistic vocal interplay..greatly transcended the New York Times' somewhat simplistic description of them. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2014; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1796 |
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