synoptic
/sɪˈnɒptɪk//sɪˈnɑptɪk/
synoptic adjective: of or relating to a synopsis.
Adjective (1)
synoptic (comparative more synoptic, superlative most synoptic)
- 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 (2) capitalized: Synoptic
Synoptic (not comparable)
- Relating to the first three Gospels of the New Testament — Matthew, Mark, and Luke — which are similar in style and content.
Noun capitalized: Synoptic
Synoptic (plural Synoptics)
- One of the Synoptic Gospels.
synoptic meaning in Hindi, Tamil, Arabic and Indonesian
synoptic in Hindi
- Christianity: pertaining to the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke
- समदर्शी samdarśī
synoptic in Tamil
- சுருக்கமான
synoptic in Arabic
- Christianity: pertaining to the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke
- إزَائِيّ ʔizāʔiyy
synoptic in Indonesian
- of or relating to a synopsis
- sinoptik, sinoptis
- meteorology: obtained simultaneously over a wide area
- sinoptik, sinoptis
- Christianity: pertaining to the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke
- sinoptik, sinoptis
Forms of synoptic
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| comparative | more synoptic |
| superlative | most synoptic |
| Noun | |
| plural | Synoptics |
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”).
Words formed from synoptic
Questions about synoptic
- What does synoptic mean?
- Synoptic means of or relating to a synopsis.
- What is synoptic in Hindi?
- Synoptic in Hindi is समदर्शी (samdarśī). See Synoptic meaning in Hindi.
- What part of speech is synoptic?
- Synoptic can be an adjective or a noun.
- How do you pronounce synoptic?
- Synoptic is pronounced /sɪˈnɒptɪk/ (UK).
Words near synoptic in the dictionary
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