synergic, a.
(sɪˈnɜːdʒɪk)
[ad. mod.L. synergicus, f. Gr. συνεργός, -εργεῖν: see prec. and -ic.]
Physiol. Working together, co-operating, as a group of muscles for the production of some movement; pertaining to or involving synergy. Also in Chem., with reference to the mutual strengthening of sigma and pi bonds.
| 1859 Mayne Expos. Lex. 1886 Ferrier Functions of Brain vi. (ed. 2) 200 Every form of active muscular exertion necessitates the simultaneous co-operation of an immense assembly of synergic movements. 1899 Allbutt's Syst. Med. VII. 61 A failure of synergic action of muscles. 1960 L. E. Orgel Introd. Transition-Metal Chem. ix. 137 We have discussed σ and π bonding independently. While this gives a satisfactory qualitative picture, the synergic interaction between them is most important. 1974 Encycl. Brit. Macropædia XVIII. 606/2 Carbon monoxide is able to form carbonyls with transition metals because the bonding of those metals to the carbon monoxide molecule is of a dual or synergic nature. |
Hence syˈnergically adv., so as to co-operate.
| 1899 Allbutt's Syst. Med. VII. 898 Muscles..which are brought into action synergically. |