synoptic Synonyms & Antonyms
/sɪˈnɒptɪk/
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Synoptic as an Adjective
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.
3
Pertaining to the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke.
4
(especially of meteorological data) Obtained simultaneously over a wide area, for presenting a comprehensive and nearly instantaneous picture of the state of the atmosphere.
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”).
Quick Facts About Synoptic
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /sɪˈnɒptɪk/ |
| Meaning | Of or relating to a synopsis |
| Comparative / superlative | more synoptic, most synoptic |