sɪˈnɔptɪk 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. øSynoptic Gospels the Gospels of Matthew, Mark,
and Luke, describing events
from a
similar point of view. øøsynoptical adj. synoptically adv. [Gk sunoptikos (as SYNOPSIS)]