synoptic
[ si-nop-tik ]
/ sɪˈnɒp tɪk /
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adjective
pertaining to or constituting a synopsis; affording or taking a general view of the principal parts of a subject.
(often initial capital letter) taking a common view: used chiefly in reference to the first three Gospels (synoptic Gospels ), Matthew, Mark, and Luke, from their similarity in content, order, and statement.
(often initial capital letter) pertaining to the synoptic Gospels.
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In this way what are called synoptic charts were established.
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British Dictionary definitions for synoptic
synoptic
/ (sɪˈnɒptɪk) /
adjective
of or relating to a synopsis
(often capital) Bible
- (of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke) presenting the narrative of Christ's life, ministry, etc from a point of view held in common by all three, and with close similarities in content, order, etc
- of, relating to, or characterizing these three Gospels
meteorol showing or concerned with the distribution of meteorological conditions over a wide area at a given timea synoptic chart
noun
(often capital) Bible
- any of the three synoptic Gospels
- any of the authors of these three Gospels
Derived forms of synoptic
synoptically, adverbsynoptist, nounWord Origin for synoptic
C18: from Greek sunoptikos, from synopsis
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