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    synoptic
    /sɪˈnɒptɪk/

    adjective

    • 1. of or forming a general summary or synopsis: "a synoptic outline of the contents"
    • 2. relating to the Synoptic Gospels.

    noun

    • 1. the Synoptic Gospels.

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  2. : affording a general view of a whole. 2. : manifesting or characterized by comprehensiveness or breadth of view. 3. : presenting or taking the same or common view. specifically, often capitalized : of or relating to the first three Gospels of the New Testament. 4.

  3. giving a short description of something: a synoptic outline of the book's contents. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Summaries and summarizing. a (quick/brisk) trot through something idiom. abridgment. abstract. biodata. brushstroke. catch-all. encapsulate. encapsulation. executive summary. gist. handout. recapitulation. resume.

  4. Synoptic definition: pertaining to or constituting a synopsis; affording or taking a general view of the principal parts of a subject.. See examples of SYNOPTIC used in a sentence.

  5. 4 meanings: 1. of or relating to a synopsis 2. Bible a. (of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke) presenting the narrative of.... Click for more definitions.

  6. giving a short description of something: a synoptic outline of the book's contents. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Summaries and summarizing. a (quick/brisk) trot through something idiom. abridgment. abstract. biodata. brushstroke. catch-all. encapsulate. encapsulation. executive summary. gist. handout. recapitulation. resume.

  7. adjective. presenting a summary or general view of a whole. “a synoptic presentation of a physical theory” adjective. presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament. “ synoptic sayings” synonyms: synoptical. same.

  8. adj. 1. Of or constituting a synopsis; presenting a summary of the principal parts or a general view of the whole. 2. a. Taking the same point of view. b. often Synoptic Relating to or being the first three gospels of the New Testament, which share content, style, and order of events and which differ largely from John. 3.