synoptic
Group 16Difficulty 3/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Of or forming a general summary or synopsis GRE
Example in Context
The professor provided a synoptic overview of the field before diving into the technical details of the research.
Synonyms
summaryoverviewcondensed
Etymology
A general view of things put together.
- syn- (Greek) — together
- opsis (Greek) — view
Memory Aid
📜Sounds like “sin-optic”
Imagine a SINISTER optometrist who gives you a SNEAKY overview of your eye exam results that makes no sense!
Visual Association
📖A wise owl perched on a stack of textbooks, summarizing all the knowledge inside with a knowing wink.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “synoptic” mean on the GRE?
synoptic (adjective) means “Of or forming a general summary or synopsis”. The professor provided a synoptic overview of the field before diving into the technical details of the research.
How to remember “synoptic” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “synoptic” sounds like “sin-optic”. Imagine a SINISTER optometrist who gives you a SNEAKY overview of your eye exam results that makes no sense!
What are synonyms for “synoptic”?
Common synonyms: summary, overview, condensed.