synoptic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective presenting a summary or general view of a whole
    • a synoptic presentation of a physical theory
  2. adjective satellite presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament
    synoptical.
    • synoptic sayings

WordNet

Syn*op"tic, Syn*op"tic*al adjective (Also<
  • Synoptic
  • Synoptical
)
Etymology
Gr. : cf. F. synoptique. See Synopsis.
Definitions
  1. Affording a general view of the whole, or of the principal parts of a thing; as, a synoptic table; a synoptical statement of an argument. "The synoptic Gospels." Alford. -- Syn*op"tic*al*ly, adv.
Syn*op"tic noun
Definitions
  1. One of the first three Gospels of the New Testament. See Synoptist.

Webster 1913