synoptic view
1Synoptic — is derived from the Greek words συν (syn = together) and οψις (opsis = seeing), and describes observations that give a broad view of a subject at a particular time. Specific uses include: *Synoptic scale meteorology *Synoptic Gospels *SynOptics… …
2Synoptic philosophy — comes from the Greek words sun optikos , (“seeing everything together,”) and together with the word philosophy, means the love of wisdom emerging from a coherent understanding of everything together. [Christian, J. L. (1998). Philosophy: An… …
3synoptic — [si näp′tik] adj. [ModL synopticus < Gr synoptikos] 1. of or constituting a synopsis; presenting a general view or summary 2. [often S ] giving an account from the same point of view: said of the first three Gospels, as distinguished from the… …
4Synoptic — Syn*op tic, Synoptical Syn*op tic*al, a. [Gr. ?: cf. F. synoptique. See {Synopsis}.] 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.… …
5synoptic — ► ADJECTIVE 1) of, forming, or involving a synopsis. 2) (Synoptic) referring to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, which describe events from a similar point of view, as contrasted with that of John …
6synoptic — 1763, from Mod.L. synopticus, from Gk. synoptikos, from synopsis (see SYNOPSIS (Cf. synopsis)). Specifically of the first three Gospels from 1841, on notion of giving an account of events from the same point of view …
7Synoptic Gospels — The synoptic gospels are the first three gospels of the New Testament in the Christian Bible. They are: Mark, Matthew, and Luke. Although styled as first hand accounts, when these three gospels are placed next to each other they can be seen to… …
8synoptic — adj. & n. adj. 1 of, forming, or giving a synopsis. 2 taking or affording a comprehensive mental view. 3 of the Synoptic Gospels. 4 giving a general view of weather conditions. n. 1 a Synoptic Gospel. 2 the writer of a Synoptic Gospel. Phrases… …
9synoptic — synoptically, adv. /si nop tik/, adj. 1. pertaining to or constituting a synopsis; affording or taking a general view of the principal parts of a subject. 2. (often cap.) taking a common view: used chiefly in reference to the first three Gospels… …
10synoptic — /səˈnɒptɪk / (say suh noptik) adjective 1. relating to or constituting a synopsis; affording or taking a general view of the whole or of the principal parts of a subject. 2. (often upper case) taking a common view (applied to the first three… …
