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Synoptic vs Synopsis - What's the difference?

synoptic | synopsis |

Synopsis is a related term of synoptic.



As nouns the difference between synoptic and synopsis

is that synoptic is one of the Synoptic Gospels while synopsis is a brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.

As an adjective synoptic

is of or relating to a synopsis.

synoptic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or relating to a synopsis.
  • Obtained simultaneously over a wide area, for presenting a comprehensive and nearly instantaneous picture of the state of the atmosphere.
  • (label) Pertaining to the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke.
  • Anagrams

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    synopsis

    Noun

    (synopses)
  • A brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.
  • (Orthodoxy) A prayer book for use by the laity of the church.
  • Synonyms

    * (brief summary): abridgment, abstract, conspectus, outline, overview, summary

    See also

    * bird's-eye view