Where does “synergy” come from?
Synergy comes from Ancient Greek συνεργία, derived from ἔργον meaning "work," ultimately from Proto-Indo-European werǵ- meaning "to do or work."
synergy (English): A synonym of binding energy; The cooperation of...
Definitions
- A synonym of binding energy; The cooperation of...
Ancestry of “synergy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | συνεργία | cooperation; joint work, assistance, help |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | συνεργός | working together |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἔργον | deed, doing, action; labour, work, task;... |
| 4 | Proto-Hellenic | wérgon | work |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | wérǵom | work |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | werǵ- | to make |
Words derived from “synergy”