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synoptic.

Of or relating to a synopsis.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/sɪˈnɒptɪk/Received-Pronunciation/sɪˈnɑptɪk/US
  1. Of or relating to a synopsis.

  2. Obtained simultaneously over a wide area, for presenting a comprehensive and nearly instantaneous picture of the state of the atmosphere.

    especially
  3. Pertaining to the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke.

Where this word comes from

From New Latin synopticus, from Ancient Greek συνοπτικός (sunoptikós, “seeing the whole together or at a glance”), from σύνοψις (súnopsis, “a general view, synopsis”), from συν- (sun-, “with”) + ὄψις (ópsis, “view”).

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