synoptic
See also: Synoptic
English
Etymology
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”) + ὄψις (ópsis, “view”).
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.
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Translations
of or relating to a synopsis
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meteorology: obtained simultaneously over a wide area
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Christianity: pertaining to the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke
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Further reading
- “synoptic”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.
- “synoptic”, in The Century Dictionary […], New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911, →OCLC.
- “synoptic”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
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