synoptic

[ si-nop-tik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or constituting a synopsis; affording or taking a general view of the principal parts of a subject.
2. (often initial capital letter) taking a common view: used chiefly in reference to the first three Gospels synoptic Gospels, Matthew, Mark, and Luke, from their similarity in content, order, and statement.
3. (often initial capital letter) pertaining to the synoptic Gospels.

synoptic

/ sɪˈnɒptɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to a synopsis
2. often capital Bible
   1. (of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke) presenting the narrative of Christ's life, ministry, etc from a point of view held in common by all three, and with close similarities in content, order, etc
   2. of, relating to, or characterizing these three Gospels
3. meteorol showing or concerned with the distribution of meteorological conditions over a wide area at a given time

   a synoptic chart

noun

1. often capital Bible
   1. any of the three synoptic Gospels
   2. any of the authors of these three Gospels

Derived Forms

• synˈoptist, noun
• synˈoptically, adverb

Other Words From

• syn·opti·cal·ly adverb
• nonsyn·optic adjective noun
• nonsyn·opti·cal adjective
• nonsyn·opti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of synoptic¹

1755–65; < Greek synoptikós, equivalent to synop- ( synopsis ) + -tikos -tic

Word History and Origins

Origin of synoptic¹

C18: from Greek sunoptikos, from synopsis

Example Sentences

The walls opposite the windows are in both rooms lined with cases, in which there is a fine synoptic series.

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In this way what are called synoptic charts were established.

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Related Words

• all-inclusive
• broad
• complete
• encyclopedic
• exhaustive
• extensive
• far-reaching
• full
• global
• overall
• sweeping
• thorough