Synoptic

Synoptic refers to an approach that brings related materials into a shared view to allow direct comparison. By placing texts, ideas, or data alongside one another, a synoptic perspective highlights patterns, agreements, and differences that may not be visible when each item is examined separately. The goal is not to merge the materials but to observe how they relate when seen together. Synoptic analysis supports clarity, orientation, and structural understanding by emphasizing relationships across parallel units rather than linear development.