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sɪˈnɒp tɪksyn·op·tic

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. synopticadjective

    presenting a summary or general view of a whole

    "a synoptic presentation of a physical theory"

  2. synoptic, synopticaladjective

    presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament

    "synoptic sayings"

Wiktionary

  1. synopticadjective

    Of, or relating to a synopsis

  2. synopticadjective

    In general, pertaining to or affording an overall view. In meteorology, this term has become somewhat specialized in referring to the use of meteorological data obtained simultaneously over a wide area for presenting a comprehensive and nearly instantaneous picture of the state of the atmosphere. Thus, to a meteorologist, synoptic takes the additional connotation of simultaneity.

  3. Synopticnoun

    One of the Synoptic Gospels.

  4. Synopticadjective

    Relating to the first three Gospels of the New Testament, being similar in style and content.

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  1. synoptic

    Synoptic generally refers to providing or presenting an overarching view, summary, or general perspective on some concept or subject. It is often used to describe a detailed observation or examination of something from a comprehensive perspective, typically summarizing complex concepts, events, or entities.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Synopticadjective

    alt. of Synoptical

  2. Synopticnoun

    one of the first three Gospels of the New Testament. See Synoptist

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of synoptic in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of synoptic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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