pertaining to or constituting a synopsis, summary; presenting a similar point of view; of or pertaining to the first three gospels in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark and Luke)
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Synoptic Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
(n.)
One of the first three Gospels of the New Testament. See Synoptist.
One of the first three Gospels of the New Testament. See Synoptist.
(a.)
Alt. of Synoptical
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. AboutAlt. of Synoptical
Adjective
1. presenting a summary or general view of a whole; "a synoptic presentation of a physical theory"
(pertainym) outline, synopsis, abstract, precis
2. presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially of the first three gospels of the New Testament; "the synoptic Gospels"
(synonym) synoptical
(similar) same
Synoptic Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
Synoptic is derived from the Greek words σύν (syn "together") and ὄψις (opsis "view"), and describes observations that give a broad view of a subject at a particular time. Specific uses include:
- Synoptic scale meteorology
- Synoptic Gospels
- SynOptics
- Synoptic problem
- Synoptic philosophy
- Synoptic science
- Large Synoptic Survey Telescope
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