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SYNOPTIC
synoptic, synoptical
(adjective) presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament; “synoptic sayings”
synoptic
(adjective) presenting a summary or general view of a whole; “a synoptic presentation of a physical theory”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
synoptic (comparative more synoptic, superlative most synoptic)
Of or relating to a synopsis.
(meteorology, especially, of meteorological data) Obtained simultaneously over a wide area, for presenting a comprehensive and nearly instantaneous picture of the state of the atmosphere.
(Christianity) Pertaining to the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke.
Anagrams
• cytospin, syntopic
Adjective
Synoptic (not comparable)
Relating to the first three Gospels of the New Testament — Matthew, Mark, and Luke — which are similar in style and content.
Noun
Synoptic (plural Synoptics)
One of the Synoptic Gospels.
Anagrams
• cytospin, syntopic
Source: Wiktionary
Syn*op"tic, Syn*op"tic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. synoptique. See Synopsis.]
Definition: Affording a general view of the whole, or of the principal parts of a thing; as, a synoptic table; a synoptical statement of an argument. "The synoptic Gospels." Alford.
– Syn*op"tic*al*ly, adv.
Syn*op"tic, n.
Definition: One of the first three Gospels of the New Testament. See Synoptist.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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