synoptic
sɪˈnɑːptɪk
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Definition of synoptic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
summaryproviding a general overview or summary
  • The synoptic chart displayed the weather patterns for the week..
overview summary
2.
meteorologyTECH.showing weather conditions over a large areaTECH.
  • The synoptic chart showed a storm approaching.
climatic meteorological weather
3.
ChristianityTECH.related to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and LukeTECH.
  • The synoptic Gospels share many stories.
biblical evangelical
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Expressions with synoptic

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tabular layout giving a brief side-by-side comparison of related information
The textbook includes a synoptic table comparing major economic systems.
map showing weather conditions over a large area
The meteorologist studied the synoptic chart before the forecast.

Origin of synoptic

Greek, syn (together) + opsis (view)

Terms with synoptic included in their meaning

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biblical
related to the synoptic gospels in the Bible

Examples of synoptic in a sentence

  • She gave a synoptic presentation of the project's goals.
  • The synoptic map indicated clear skies ahead.
  • Meteorologists rely on synoptic data for forecasts.
  • The synoptic texts are often studied together.
  • Scholars debate the differences in the synoptic narratives.

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  1. French:synoptique, météorologique, ...
  2. German:synoptisch, wetterkartografisch, ...
  3. Italian:sinottico, ...
  4. Spanish:sinóptico, meteorológico, ...
  5. Portuguese:sinóptico, meteorológico, ...
  6. Chinese:概括的, 天气概况的, ...
  7. Japanese:概観的, 総観的な, ...
  8. Arabic:إِجْمَالِي, سِينُوبْتِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:סִינוֹפְּטִי, ...
  10. Russian:синоптический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:оглядовий, синоптичний, ...
  12. Hindi:सारांशात्मक, सिनॉप्टिक, ...
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