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Meaning of 'synoptic' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Synoptic [ a.]
- Alt. of Synoptical
2 . Synoptic [ n.]
- One of the first three Gospels of the New Testament. See Synoptist.

Meaning of 'synoptic' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . synoptic [ a]
Meaning (1):
- presenting a summary or general view of a whole
Example in sentence:
  • a synoptic presentation of a physical theory
2 . synoptic [ s]
Meaning (2):
- presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament
Example in sentence:
  • synoptic sayings