synoptic

Meanings

Adjective

presenting a summary or general view of a whole
- "a synoptic presentation of a physical theory"

Adjective Satellite

presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament
- "synoptic sayings"

Adj

Of or relating to a synopsis.
Obtained simultaneously over a wide area, for presenting a comprehensive and nearly instantaneous picture of the state of the atmosphere.
Pertaining to the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke.

Origin / 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”).

Synonyms

synoptical

Scrabble Score: 15

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Words With Friends Score: 17

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