synoptic
syn·op·tic
adj \sə-ˈnäp-tik\Definition of SYNOPTIC
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(ə-)lē\ adverb
Variants of SYNOPTIC
syn·op·tic also syn·op·ti·cal \-ti-kəl\
Origin of SYNOPTIC
Greek synoptikos, from synopsesthai
First Known Use: 1763
Rhymes with SYNOPTIC
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