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Synoptic — is derived from the Greek words συν (syn = together) and οψις (opsis = seeing), and describes observations that give a broad view of a subject at a particular time. Specific uses include: *Synoptic scale meteorology *Synoptic Gospels *SynOptics… … Wikipedia
Synoptic — Syn*op tic, Synoptical Syn*op tic*al, a. [Gr. ?: cf. F. synoptique. See {Synopsis}.] 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.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
synoptic — ► ADJECTIVE 1) of, forming, or involving a synopsis. 2) (Synoptic) referring to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, which describe events from a similar point of view, as contrasted with that of John … English terms dictionary
synoptic — [si näp′tik] adj. [ModL synopticus < Gr synoptikos] 1. of or constituting a synopsis; presenting a general view or summary 2. [often S ] giving an account from the same point of view: said of the first three Gospels, as distinguished from the… … English World dictionary
Synoptic — Syn*op tic, n. One of the first three Gospels of the New Testament. See {Synoptist}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
synoptic — index broad, compact (pithy), comprehensive, concise, succinct Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
synoptic — adj. & n. adj. 1 of, forming, or giving a synopsis. 2 taking or affording a comprehensive mental view. 3 of the Synoptic Gospels. 4 giving a general view of weather conditions. n. 1 a Synoptic Gospel. 2 the writer of a Synoptic Gospel. Phrases… … Useful english dictionary
synoptic — synoptically, adv. /si nop tik/, adj. 1. pertaining to or constituting a synopsis; affording or taking a general view of the principal parts of a subject. 2. (often cap.) taking a common view: used chiefly in reference to the first three Gospels… … Universalium
synoptic — /səˈnɒptɪk / (say suh noptik) adjective 1. relating to or constituting a synopsis; affording or taking a general view of the whole or of the principal parts of a subject. 2. (often upper case) taking a common view (applied to the first three… …
synoptic — adjective a) Of, or relating to a synopsis b) In general, pertaining to or affording an overall view. In meteorology, this term has become somewhat specialized in referring to the use of meteorological data obtained simultaneously over a wide… … Wiktionary
