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synoptic

/səˈnɒptɪk/
syn · op · tic sə · ˈnɒp · tɪk
English Definition
adj. giving a general view or summary
中文释义
概括的，综述的
Significado en Español
sinóptico, resumido
한국어 뜻
개요의, 요약된
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tổng quan, tóm tắt
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Example Sentence

The synoptic chart provided a comprehensive overview of the project's progress.

这张综述图表提供了关于项目进展的全面概览。

Synonyms
summary overview precis abridged
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
syn (together) + optic (look) → (overall look) → synoptic, comprehensive.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is a synonym for “synoptic”?

  1. A detailed
  2. B summary
  3. C confusing
  4. D extended
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B — summary. “synoptic” means adj. giving a general view or summary

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The report opened with a brief, ______ overview of the whole busy year.

  1. A synoptic
  2. B detailed
  3. C narrow
  4. D lengthy
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A — synoptic. “synoptic” means adj. giving a general view or summary

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Common questions about “synoptic”

What does “synoptic” mean?

synoptic — adj. giving a general view or summary. In Chinese: 概括的，综述的.

How do you pronounce “synoptic”?

synoptic is pronounced /səˈnɒptɪk/. It breaks into 3 syllables: syn · op · tic.

How do you use “synoptic” in a sentence?

The synoptic chart provided a comprehensive overview of the project's progress. (这张综述图表提供了关于项目进展的全面概览。)

What are synonyms for “synoptic”?

summary, overview, precis, abridged — all close in meaning to synoptic (adj. giving a general view or summary).

Is “synoptic” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. synoptic appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “synoptic”?

syn (together) + optic (look) → (overall look) → synoptic, comprehensive.

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