synoptic — English Dictionary

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.

   Usage

   • especially
   • of data

3. Pertaining to the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke.

Adjective

1. presenting a summary or general view of a whole

   Examples

   a synoptic presentation of a physical theory

2. presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament

   Synonyms

   synoptical

   Examples

   synoptic sayings