[syn.op.tic] also syn.op.ti.cal adj [Gk synoptikos, fr. synopsesthai] (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; specif, often cap: 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 adv