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synoptic

 

[ sɪˈnɒptɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

general overview

The term 'synoptic' describes something that provides a general summary or overview of a subject, often by synthesizing detailed information into a more accessible format. It is commonly used in various fields, including literature, meteorology, and theology. In literature, it can refer to a succinct representation of a narrative or theme. In meteorology, synoptic charts depict large-scale weather patterns at a specific time. In theology, the synoptic gospels present a unified account of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

Synonyms

concise, overview, summary

Examples of usage

  • The synoptic gospels provide a combined perspective on Jesus's life.
  • We reviewed the synoptic chart to understand the weather trends.
  • Her essay was a synoptic analysis of various literary themes.

Translations

Translations of the word "synoptic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sinóptico

🇮🇳 सारांश

🇩🇪 synoptisch

🇮🇩 sinoptik

🇺🇦 синоптичний

🇵🇱 synoptyczny

🇯🇵 総合的な

🇫🇷 synoptique

🇪🇸 sinóptico

🇹🇷 sinoptik

🇰🇷 총괄적인

🇸🇦 ملخص

🇨🇿 synoptický

🇸🇰 synoptický

🇨🇳 概括的

🇸🇮 sinoptičen

🇮🇸 samantekt

🇰🇿 синоптик

🇬🇪 სინოპტიკური

🇦🇿 sinoptik

🇲🇽 sinóptico

Etymology

The word 'synoptic' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the Greek word 'synoptikos,' which means 'seeing together.' This is a combination of 'syn-' meaning 'together' and 'opsis' meaning 'sight' or 'view.' The term was first used in the context of the synoptic gospels in the early Christian era, where it described the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, which present a unified view of the narrative of Jesus's life. Over time, the term expanded in usage to encompass any form of comparative summary across various disciplines, reflecting a convergence of perspectives into a coherent framework.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,327, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.