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- [si-nop-tik]
- /sɪˈnɒp tɪk/
- /sɪˈnɒp.tɪk/
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- [si-nop-tik]
- /sɪˈnɒp tɪk/
Definitions of synoptic word
- adjective synoptic pertaining to or constituting a synopsis; affording or taking a general view of the principal parts of a subject. 1
- adjective synoptic (often initial capital letter) taking a common view: used chiefly in reference to the first three Gospels (synoptic Gospels) Matthew, Mark, and Luke, from their similarity in content, order, and statement. 1
- adjective synoptic (often initial capital letter) pertaining to the synoptic Gospels. 1
- adjective synoptic providing a synopsis, summarizing 1
- adjective synoptic having same point of view, esp first three gospels of New Testament 1
- adjective synoptic of or relating to a synopsis 0
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Origin of synoptic
First appearance:
before 1755 One of the 47% newest English words
1755-65; < Greek synoptikós, equivalent to synop- (see synopsis) + -tikos -tic
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Parts of speech for Synoptic
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synoptic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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adj synoptic
- across the board — If a policy or a situation applies across the board, it affects everything or everyone in a particular group.
- all-embracing — Something that is all-embracing includes or affects everyone or everything.
- compendious — containing or stating the essentials of a subject in a concise form; succinct
- in a nutshell — the shell of a nut.
- in depth — extensive, thorough, or profound: an in-depth analysis of the problem.
adjective synoptic
- comprising — to include or contain: The Soviet Union comprised several socialist republics.
- containing — to hold or include within its volume or area: This glass contains water. This paddock contains our best horses.
- contracted — under contract; governed or arranged by special contract: a contract carrier.
- encircling — Enclosing, skirting.
Antonyms for synoptic
adjective synoptic
- circumscribed — to draw a line around; encircle: to circumscribe a city on a map.
- incomprehensive — not comprehensive.
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