producing a combined effect greater than the sum of the individual effects
example
The synergistic effects of combining multiple therapies made a significant difference in the patient's recovery.
synonyms
cooperativecollaborativesynergistic
word origin — from the Greek word 'synergia', meaning 'working together'
SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 22
Set 22 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: synergistic, forlorn, inexorable, multifaceted, wizened. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
synergistic · adjective/ˌsɪnərˈdʒɪstɪk/
producing a combined effect greater than the sum of the individual effects
The synergistic effects of combining multiple therapies made a significant difference in the patient's recovery.
Synonyms: cooperative, collaborative, synergistic
Origin: from the Greek word 'synergia', meaning 'working together'
forlorn · adjective/fɔrˈlɔrn/
pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely
The forlorn puppy sat outside the pet shop, waiting for someone to take him home.
Synonyms: desolate, abandoned, miserable
Origin: Middle English 'forloren', past participle of 'forlesen', from Old English 'forleosan' meaning 'to lose'.
inexorable · adjective/ɪˈnɛksərəbl/
impossible to stop or prevent
The inexorable march of time waits for no one, reminding us that we must cherish every moment.
Synonyms: unstoppable, relentless, inevitable
Origin: From Latin 'inexorabilis', meaning 'unyielding', composed of 'in-' (not) + 'exorabilis' (able to be entreated or persuaded)
multifaceted · adjective/ˌmʌl.tiˈfæs.ɪ.tɪd/
having many different aspects or features
The project requires a multifaceted approach to address the various challenges we face.
Synonyms: complex, versatile, varied
Origin: The word 'multifaceted' is derived from the prefix 'multi-' meaning 'many', and 'faceted', which originates from the French 'facette', meaning 'small face', from the Latin 'facies' meaning 'face'.
wizened · adjective/ˈwɪ zənd/
shrunken and wrinkled from age or wear
The wizened old man sat quietly on the park bench, his face a map of deep wrinkles and sunken features.
Synonyms: shrunken, wrinkled, withered
Origin: Middle English 'wised', from Old English 'wisian' meaning 'to grow old or wither'.