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â¢ SYNERGISTIC (adjective). The adjective SYNERGISTIC has 3 senses: 1. used especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of the two (or more). 2. of or relating to the theological doctrine of synergism. 3. working together; used especially of groups, as subsidiaries of a corporation, cooperating for an enhanced effect. Familiarity information: SYNERGISTIC used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dialectic is a formal system of reasoning that arrives at the truth through the exchange of logical arguments. Dialectic is a process of examining an issue using very careful steps. A thesis, or argument, is offered, followed by the antithesis, or counterargument. The goal is to extract the best points from each of these to form a synthesis..