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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TEMPORIZE

(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”


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