nonadditivity
/ˌnɑnˌædɪˈtɪvəti/
noun
- The property of not being additive; the whole is different from the sum of its parts.
- The team's success showed nonadditivity, as each member's contribution was greater together than alone.
- In physics, nonadditivity is observed when forces combine in unexpected ways.
- The nonadditivity of the ingredients meant that mixing them created a new flavor not found in any single one.
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