synoptic

One entry found for synoptic.

Main Entry: syn·op·tic
Pronunciation: s&-'näp-tik
Variant(s): also syn·op·ti·cal /-ti-k&l/
Function: adjective
Etymology: Greek synoptikos, from synopsesthai
1 : 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 : relating to or displaying conditions (as of the atmosphere or weather) as they exist simultaneously over a broad area
- syn·op·ti·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb