synoptic
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
About the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
sɪˈnɑptɪk
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Definition
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adjective
christianity
Pertaining to the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke.
meteorologyespecially of data
Obtained simultaneously over a wide area, for presenting a comprehensive and nearly instantaneous picture of the state of the atmosphere.
Of or relating to a synopsis.
noun
One of the Synoptic Gospels.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
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This meaning: Pertaining to the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke.
Used this way, synoptic is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “A synoptic presentation of a physical theory.”adjective
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The first three Gospels which describe events in Christ's life from a similar point of view.
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