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

panoptic