English dictionary
synoptic
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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presenting a summary or general view of a whole
ExamplesA synoptic presentation of a physical theory.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Affording a general view of the whole, or of the principal parts of a thing; as, a <i>synoptic</i> table; a <i>synoptical</i> statement of an argument.
Source: webster1913
noun
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One of the first three Gospels of the New Testament. See <u>Synoptist</u>.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament
ExamplesSynoptic sayings.
Synonyms synopticalSource: WordNet 3.0