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Synergism vs Symbiosis - What's the difference?

synergism | symbiosis |

As nouns the difference between synergism and symbiosis

is that synergism is synergy while symbiosis is a relationship of mutual benefit.

synergism

English

Noun

(-)
  • synergy
  • The theological doctrine that one's salvation is brought about by a combination of human will and divine grace

    • symbiosis

    English

    (wikipedia symbiosis)

    Noun

    (symbioses)
  • A relationship of mutual benefit.
  • # (ecology) A close, prolonged association between two or more organisms of different species that normally benefits both members.
  • (biology) A close, prolonged association between two or more organisms of different species, regardless of benefit to the members.
  • (possibly obsolete) The state of people living together in a community.

    • Related terms

    * symbiotic * symbiont * symbiote

    Derived terms

    * Symbionese