Synergy

Synergy is an interaction or cooperation giving rise to a whole that is greater than the simple sum of its parts (i.e., a non-linear addition of force, energy, or effect).[1] The term synergy comes from the Attic Greek word συνεργία synergia[2] from synergos, συνεργός, meaning "working together". Synergy is similar in concept to emergence.

  1. ^ Jaffe, Klaus (2010-11-01). "Quantifying social synergy in insect and human societies". Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology. 64 (11): 1721–1724. doi:10.1007/s00265-010-1059-0. ISSN 1432-0762.
  2. ^ "Synergy". Online Etymology Dictionary.