synoptic

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore S words

providing a broad general overview of a whole subject or situation

In a sentence

Synoptic in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing synoptic in a sentence.

The professor offered a synoptic view of medieval history before diving into specific events.

Synonyms

comprehensivepanoramicsummative

Antonyms

detailednarrowexhaustiveparticular

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to deliberately damage or obstruct something, especially in secret

an intensely sweet, calorie-free artificial sweetener

excessively sweet or sentimental in a cloying way

regarded as too important or sacred to be altered or criticized

having keen practical judgment and discernment

soundness of judgment and acuteness of discernment

most noticeable or important; standing out prominently

of a sickly yellowish or pale complexion

Common questions

Synoptic (adjective) means providing a broad general overview of a whole subject or situation

Here is synoptic used in an example sentence: "The professor offered a synoptic view of medieval history before diving into specific events."

Common synonyms for synoptic include comprehensive, panoramic, summative.

Antonyms of synoptic include detailed, narrow, exhaustive, particular.

Synoptic is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.