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synoptic

syn·op·tic [ si nóptik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. pertaining to synopsis: constituting a general view of the whole of a subject

2. meteorology displaying widespread weather: relating to or showing simultaneous weather conditions over a large area



adjective,

noun  (plural syn·op·tics)
Definition:
 
bible 
Another spelling of  Synoptic


[Early 17th century. Via modern Latin< Greek sunoptikos< sunopsis (see synopsis)]

syn·op·ti·cal adjective
syn·op·ti·cal·ly adverb
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