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 Definitions of synoptic  [ɪˈnɒp tɪk]  

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Definition of 'synoptic' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) synoptic
pertaining to or constituting a synopsis; affording or taking a general view of the principal parts of a subject.

2.  synoptic
(often cap.) taking a common view: used chiefly in reference to the first three Gospels.

Etymology:  (1755–65; < Gk synoptikós, der. of sýnopt(os) visible; cf. synopsis)

Definition of 'synoptic' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) synoptic
presenting a summary or general view of a whole
"a synoptic presentation of a physical theory"

2. (adj) synoptic, synoptical
presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament
"synoptic sayings"


Definition of 'synoptic' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) synoptic
alt. of Synoptical

2. (noun) synoptic
one of the first three Gospels of the New Testament. See Synoptist



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