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synoptic
Synoptic (adj) means relating to a brief summary of something.
adj
1
Relating to a brief summary of something.
2
Describes weather data collected at the same time across a large area to give an overall picture of current conditions.
3
Describing the Gospels written by Matthew, Mark and Luke.
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Etymology
Comes from New Latin synopticus, from Ancient Greek συνοπτικός (sunoptikós, "seeing the whole together or at a glance"), from σύνοψις (súnopsis, "a general view, synopsis"), from συν- (sun-, "with") plus ὄψις (ópsis, "view").
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What is the meaning of synoptic?
"synoptic" (adj) means relating to a brief summary of something.
What is another word for synoptic?
Other words for "synoptic" include synoptical.
What are the different meanings of synoptic?
"synoptic" has 3 main meanings: 1. Relating to a brief summary of something; 2. Describes weather data collected at the same time across a large area to give an overall picture of current conditions; 3. Describing the Gospels written by Matthew, Mark and Luke.
