synoptic — giving or involving a general summary or overview of the main points
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: giving or involving a general summary or overview of the main points
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪˈnɒptɪk/
Example Sentences
- The professor's synoptic approach made the 500-page textbook feel like a fun comic book summary.
- The CEO demanded a synoptic report that could fit on a single PowerPoint slide.
- Weather forecasters use synoptic maps to predict if your picnic will be ruined by rain.
synoptic
ADJECTIVE[/sɪˈnɒptɪk/]
giving or involving a general summary or overview of the main points
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'synoptikos,' meaning 'seeing the whole together.' Like viewing an entire landscape from a mountaintop, it describes presenting complex information in a way that can be grasped at a single glance.
Breakdown
syn- (together) + opt- (see/view) + -ic (adjective suffix)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The professor's synoptic approach made the 500-page textbook feel like a fun comic book summary.”
“The CEO demanded a synoptic report that could fit on a single PowerPoint slide.”
“Weather forecasters use synoptic maps to predict if your picnic will be ruined by rain.”
“The synoptic study revealed surprising patterns across different cultures.”
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