'Synoptic' definitions:

Definition of 'synoptic'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Presenting a summary or general view of a whole; "a synoptic presentation of a physical theory"
adjective
Presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament; "synoptic sayings" [syn: synoptic, synoptical]

Definition of 'Synoptic'

From: GCIDE
  • Synoptic \Syn*op"tic\, Synoptical \Syn*op"tic*al\, a. [Gr. ?: cf. F. synoptique. See Synopsis.] Affording a general view of the whole, or of the principal parts of a thing; as, a synoptic table; a synoptical statement of an argument. "The synoptic Gospels." --Alford. -- {Syn*op"tic*al*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Synoptic'

From: GCIDE
  • Synoptic \Syn*op"tic\, n. One of the first three Gospels of the New Testament. See Synoptist. [1913 Webster]

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