synoptic Meaning & Definition
/sɪˈnɒptɪk/
What Does Synoptic Mean?
As an adjective, synoptic means Of or relating to a synopsis. It is also used to mean Obtained simultaneously over a wide area, for presenting a comprehensive and nearly instantaneous picture of the state of the atmosphere.
Quick Facts About Synoptic
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /sɪˈnɒptɪk/ |
| Synonyms | same and synoptical |
| Comparative / superlative | more synoptic, most synoptic |
Synoptic Definition (Adjective)
- Of or relating to a synopsis.
- Obtained simultaneously over a wide area, for presenting a comprehensive and nearly instantaneous picture of the state of the atmosphere.
- Pertaining to the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke.
Adjective
- (especially of meteorological data) Obtained simultaneously over a wide area, for presenting a comprehensive and nearly instantaneous picture of the state of the atmosphere.
Synonyms of Synoptic
Synoptic synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
synoptic (comparative more synoptic, superlative most synoptic)
Words That Rhyme With Synoptic
Origin of Synoptic
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”).
Questions People Ask About Synoptic
What part of speech is synoptic?
Synoptic is an adjective.
What is another word for synoptic?
Words with a similar meaning to synoptic include same and synoptical. See the full list of synoptic synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of synoptic?
The comparative form is more synoptic and the superlative form is most synoptic.