adj.
Pronunciation: s ə - ' näp-tik
Variant: also syn · op · ti · cal \ -ti-k ə l \
Function: adjective
Etymology: Greek synoptikos, from synopsesthai
Date: 1763
1 : affording a general view of a whole
2 : manifesting or characterized by comprehensiveness or breadth of view
3 : presenting or taking the same or common view specifically often capitalized : of or relating to the first three Gospels of the New Testament
4 : relating to or displaying conditions (as of the atmosphere or weather) as they exist simultaneously over a broad area
– syn · op · ti · cal · ly \ -ti-k( ə -)l ē \ adverb