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Definition of: synoptic
(si·nop′tik) adjective
1. Giving a general view.
2. Presenting the same or a similar point of view; containing parts that, when compared, are virtually identical: said of the first three Gospels (Synoptic Gospels) as distinguished from the fourth. Also sy·nop′ti·cal. [<NL synopticus <Gk. synoptikos <synopsis a synopsis]
—sy·nop′ti·cal·ly adverb
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