{ } a. [ Gr. &unr_;: cf. F. synoptique. See Synopsis. ] Affording a general view of the whole, or of the principal parts of a thing; as, a synoptic table; a synoptical statement of an argument. “The synoptic Gospels.” Alford. -- Syn*op"tic*al*ly, adv. [1913 Webster]
(adj) presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament, Syn. synoptical, Example:synoptic sayings