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synoptic

Pronunciation: /sɪˈnɒptɪk/
Definition of synoptic

adjective

  • 1of or forming a general summary or synopsis:a synoptic outline of the contents
  • taking or involving a comprehensive mental view:a synoptic model of higher education
  • 2relating to the Synoptic Gospels.

noun

  • (Synoptics) the Synoptic Gospels.

Derivatives

synoptical

adjective

synoptically

adverb

Origin:

early 17th century: from Greek sunoptikos, from sunopsis (see synopsis)

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