Good afternoon! The Word of the Day is:
- Synergism-
[pronounced sin-er-jiz-um]
n.
1) Synergism is the interaction of elements that when combined produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements.
2) Also called synergy: a combined action or functioning.
3) The cooperative action of two or more stimuli.
4) The potential ability of individual organizations or groups to be more successful or productive as a result of a merger.
Synonyms
alliance, union, harmony, unity
Word Origin
The word synergism first originated around 1755-65 from the neo-Latin word synergismus, meaning "to work together."
