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Aspect of an artificial neural network
In neuroscience and computer science, synaptic weight refers to the strength or amplitude of a connection between two nodes, corresponding in biology
Synaptic_weight
Ability of a synapse to strengthen or weaken over time according to its activity
In neuroscience, synaptic plasticity is the ability of synapses to strengthen or weaken over time, in response to increases or decreases in their activity
Synaptic_plasticity
Form of artificial neural network
are "embedded" into the synaptic weights of the network. Although including the optimization constraints into the synaptic weights in the best possible way
Hopfield_network
Neuroscientific theory
synaptic efficacy arises from a presynaptic cell's repeated and persistent stimulation of a postsynaptic cell. It is an attempt to explain synaptic plasticity
Hebbian_theory
Model of how neurons in the brain or artificial neural networks learn over time
the product of each input and its synaptic weight to the power of p-1, which in the case of p=2 is synaptic weight itself, or y ( x ) = ∑ j = 1 m
Oja's_rule
Mathematical function conceived as a crude model
postsynaptic potentials at neural dendrites, or activation. Its weights are analogous to synaptic weights, and its output is analogous to a neuron's action potential
Artificial_neuron
Novel type of computer memory
depression, making ECRAM arrays attractive for acting as artificial synaptic weights in physical implementations of artificial neural networks (ANN). The
Electrochemical_RAM
Form of homeostatic plasticity
plasticity mechanisms modify neural synaptic connections selectively, synaptic scaling normalizes all neural synaptic connections by decreasing the strength
Synaptic_scaling
Heterosynaptic plasticity is a form of synaptic plasticity, in which changes in synaptic strength are induced by activity at neighboring synapses or by
Heterosynaptic_plasticity
AI's tendency to abruptly and drastically forget old info after learning new info
catastrophic forgetting in spiking neural networks by forming a joint synaptic weight representation". PLOS Computational Biology. 18 (11) e1010628. Bibcode:2022PLSCB
Catastrophic_interference
Probability distribution
and elsewhere in the brain. Also, intrinsic gain distributions and synaptic weight distributions appear to be log-normal as well. Neuron densities in
Log-normal_distribution
Mathematical descriptions of the properties of certain cells in the nervous system
article. The most basic model of a neuron consists of an input with some synaptic weight vector and an activation function or transfer function inside the neuron
Biological_neuron_model
Novel computer memory type
Neural Network (165 000 Synapses) Using Phase-Change Memory as the Synaptic Weight Element". IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices. 62 (11): 3498–3507
Phase-change_memory
Transforming data by taking the logarithm
and elsewhere in the brain. Also, intrinsic gain distributions and synaptic weight distributions appear to be log-normal as well. Neuron densities in
Log transformation (statistics)
Log_transformation_(statistics)
Small protrusion on a dendrite that receives input from a single axon
single axon at the synapse. Dendritic spines serve as a storage site for synaptic strength and help transmit electrical signals to the neuron's cell body
Dendritic_spine
Optimization algorithm for artificial neural networks
direction is calculated of the loss function versus the present synaptic weights. Then, the weights can be modified along the steepest descent direction, and
Backpropagation
Physical implementation of an artificial neural network with optical components
hologram to interconnect arrays of input neurons to arrays of output with synaptic weights in proportion to the multiplexed hologram's strength. Volume holograms
Optical_neural_network
Neuroscience model of learning
Bienenstock–Cooper–Munro (BCM) theory, BCM synaptic modification, or the BCM rule, named after Elie Bienenstock, Leon Cooper, and Paul Munro, is a physical
BCM_theory
Machine learning method
an entire neural network can be trained, and the synaptic weights of the final network is the weight applied to each expert. This is known as a linear
Ensemble averaging (machine learning)
Ensemble_averaging_(machine_learning)
Mathematical model of memory
relative importance of a synapse to the firing of neuron is called synaptic weight (or input coefficient). There are two kinds of synapses: excitatory
Sparse_distributed_memory
Artificial neural network
probability ("confidence") in the presence of input features or categories, synaptic weights are based on estimated correlations and the spread of activation corresponds
BCPNN
Form of unsupervised learning in artificial neural networks
neurons that are all the same except for some randomly distributed synaptic weights, and which therefore respond differently to a given set of input patterns
Competitive_learning
Method by which information is represented in the brain
experiment. In rate coding, learning is based on activity-dependent synaptic weight modifications. Rate coding was originally shown by Edgar Adrian and
Neural_coding
Linux distribution with low resource requirements
A light-weight Linux distribution is a Linux distribution that uses lower memory and processor-speed requirements than a more "feature-rich" Linux distribution
Comparison of lightweight Linux distributions
Comparison_of_lightweight_Linux_distributions
Linear feedforward neural network model
connection strengths, that is, w i j {\displaystyle w_{ij}} is the synaptic weight or connection strength between the j {\displaystyle j} -th input and
Generalized_Hebbian_algorithm
Neural networks
axonal outputs g J {\displaystyle g_{J}} from all the neurons, weights them with the synaptic coefficients W I J {\displaystyle W_{IJ}} and produces its own
Modern_Hopfield_network
Paradigm in machine learning that uses no classification labels
potentials between the two neurons. A similar version that modifies synaptic weights takes into account the time between the action potentials (spike-timing-dependent
Unsupervised_learning
Trimming artificial neural networks to reduce computational overhead
maintaining accuracy. This can be compared to the biological process of synaptic pruning which takes place in mammalian brains during development. A basic
Pruning (artificial neural network)
Pruning_(artificial_neural_network)
Psychological term
Abraham and M.F. Bear to refer to the plasticity of synaptic plasticity. Until that time synaptic plasticity had referred to the plastic nature of individual
Metaplasticity
Solid-state electronics based on electron spin
position of a driven magnetic domain wall. Skyrmion-based synapses encode synaptic weights in the number or configuration of skyrmions within a nanotrack, enabling
Spintronics
Simulation of a roundworm
Although we have the complete structural connectome, we do not know the synaptic weights at each of the known synapses. We do not even know whether the synapses
OpenWorm
equations Almeida–Pineda recurrent backpropagation: Adjust a matrix of synaptic weights to generate desired outputs given its inputs ALOPEX: a correlation-based
List_of_algorithms
Matrix-valued random variable
shown to exhibit a phase transition to chaos when the variance of the synaptic weights crosses a critical value, at the limit of infinite system size. Results
Random_matrix
Categorizations of simultaneous or successive sounds
Pankovska (October 2017). "Emergence of the consonance pattern within synaptic weights of a neural network featuring Hebbian neuroplasticity". Biologically
Consonance_and_dissonance
Biological process that adjusts the strength of connections between neurons in the brain
plasticity (STDP) is a biological process that adjusts the strength of synaptic connections between neurons based on the relative timing of their action
Spike-timing-dependent plasticity
Spike-timing-dependent_plasticity
Mathematical model for neuron networks
\mathbb {R} } into the interval [ 0 , 1 ] {\displaystyle [0,1]} . If the synaptic weight w j → i {\displaystyle w_{j\to i}} is negative, each firing of neuron
Galves–Löcherbach_model
Experimental multi-terminal electronic component
plasticity by which the weight of the synapse, in this case the conductivity, could be modulated based on the timing of pre and post synaptic spikes arriving
Memtransistor
Chemical substance that enables neurotransmission
Voltage- gated Ca++ channel Synaptic vesicle Neurotransmitter transporter Receptor Neurotransmitter Axon terminal Synaptic cleft Dendrite A neurotransmitter
Neurotransmitter
Capacity of neurons to regulate their own excitability relative to network activity
synaptic scaling, it is different in the sense that synaptic scaling acts on the strength or weight of existing synapses, while homeostatic structural
Homeostatic_plasticity
gθ are multilayer perceptrons, while the 2 parameters are learnable synaptic weights. RNs are differentiable. The output of gθ is a "relation"; therefore
Relation_network
the distance between neurons, and its effect on the synaptic weight (the strength of a synaptic transmission). For the parameters in the gene regulatory
Computational neurogenetic modeling
Computational_neurogenetic_modeling
this network of RAMs to exhibit – just like other ANN models based on synaptic weights – generalization and noise tolerance. In order to train the discriminator
RAMnets
Framework in machine learning
another image patch (called template) which is stored in terms of synaptic weights (synapses per neuron). The standard computational model of a neuron
M-theory_(learning_framework)
Central nervous system stimulant prodrug
in synaptic vesicles within noradrenergic neurons in the brain. For uniformity, molar masses were calculated using the Lenntech Molecular Weight Calculator
Lisdexamfetamine
Drug mixture used mainly to treat ADHD and narcolepsy
monoamine neuron into its synaptic vesicles, which store neurotransmitters for later release (via exocytosis) into the synaptic cleft. When amphetamine
Adderall
Protein found in humans
the SNCA gene. It is a neuronal protein involved in the regulation of synaptic vesicle trafficking and the release of neurotransmitters. Alpha-synuclein
Alpha-synuclein
American neuroscientist
respond optimally to 'cat' in subsequent input by altering the chains of synaptic weights that feed driving input into that neuron. The neural code: Tse argues
Peter_Ulric_Tse
American physicist
that the large capacity of brains cannot be explained in terms of synaptic weights alone; synapse-based memory must be supplemented by a molecular backup
Charles_Legéndy
anti-Hebbian learning describes a particular class of learning rule by which synaptic plasticity can be controlled. These rules are based on a reversal of Hebb's
Anti-Hebbian_learning
Central nervous system stimulant
metabolism and consequently higher concentrations of synaptic monoamines. In humans, the only post-synaptic receptor at which amphetamine is known to bind is
Amphetamine
Organ central to the nervous system
expressed as changes in the synaptic connections between neurons. Until 1970, however, experimental evidence to support the synaptic plasticity hypothesis was
Brain
Set of involuntary and rhythmic muscular contractions and relaxations
first, and through its events, cause a decreased synaptic current threshold. This decreased synaptic current threshold would enhance motor neuron excitability
Clonus
Chemical agents that inhibit Cholinesterase
This increases the amount of the acetylcholine or butyrylcholine in the synaptic cleft that can bind to muscarinic receptors, nicotinic receptors and others
Cholinesterase_inhibitor
Neural connection changes in childhood
occurs during development is the result of three predominant mechanisms: synaptic and homeostatic plasticity, and learning. When brain areas are impaired
Developmental_plasticity
Medication of the barbiturate type
the post-synaptic neuron. Hyperpolarizing this post-synaptic membrane leads to a decrease in the general excitatory aspects of the post-synaptic neuron
Phenobarbital
Species of snake
components. These toxins irreversibly damage motor nerve terminals by depleting synaptic vesicles and disrupting acetylcholine release, leading to neuromuscular
Common_krait
Antipsychotic medication
equivalents. Voltage-gated sodium channels: Because it accumulates in synaptic vesicles, Risperidone inhibits voltage-gated sodium channels at clinically
Risperidone
S&P MidCap 400" (PDF). September 13, 2018. Retrieved September 30, 2018. "Weight Watchers International Set to Join S&P MidCap 400; KLX Energy Services Holdings
List_of_S&P_400_companies
Neural phenomenon
higher threshold helps prevent them triggering an action potential from synaptic input. Instead, only when the soma depolarizes enough from accumulating
Neural_backpropagation
Gastrointestinal peptide hormone involved in glucose homeostasis
Sasaki-Hamada S, Oka J (April 2014). "Glucagon-like peptide-1 protects synaptic and learning functions from neuroinflammation in rodents". Journal of Neuroscience
Glucagon-like_peptide-1
Ability of the brain to continuously change
process of neurogenesis. The changes of grey matter proportion or the synaptic strength in the brain are considered as examples of structural neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity
Topic of study
studies have found a higher synaptic density in males: a 2008 study reported that men had a significantly higher average synaptic density of 12.9 × 108 per
Brain_size
CNS stimulant and isomer of amphetamine
monoamine neurotransmitters and it releases these neurotransmitters from synaptic vesicles via vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2). It also shares
Dextroamphetamine
Behavioral addiction characterized by compulsory indulgence over foods
of the nucleus accumbens; however, there is very little research on the synaptic plasticity from compulsive food consumption, a phenomenon which is known
Food_addiction
Chemical compound
Otani S, Connor JA (September 1998). "Requirement of rapid Ca2+ entry and synaptic activation of metabotropic glutamate receptors for the induction of long-term
(RS)-MCPG
Genetic disorder caused by a mutation of chromosome 15
can alter the activity of hippocampal cells and result in dysfunction of synaptic plasticity, and, in return, learning and memory deficits. During normal
Angelman_syndrome
Protein involved in the breakdown of blood clots
main therapeutic pathway. tPA is known to participate in some forms of synaptic plasticity, in particular long-term depression and consequently mediate
Tissue-type plasminogen activator
Tissue-type_plasminogen_activator
Rare neurodegenerative disease
transporter that removes glutamate from the synapse; this leads to increased synaptic glutamate levels and excitotoxicity. Riluzole, a drug that modestly prolongs
ALS
Neuroscientist
Clopath and DeepMind used synaptic consolidation, a mechanism that allows neural networks to remember. The algorithm, Elastic Weight Consolidation, can compute
Claudia_Clopath
Medical condition
immunologically distinct from the AChR at the neuromuscular junction, mediates fast synaptic transmission in all autonomic ganglia. Several lines of evidence have shown
Autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy
Autoimmune_autonomic_ganglionopathy
Activation of tension-generating sites in muscle
vertebrates, skeletal muscle contractions are neurogenic as they require synaptic input from motor neurons. A single motor neuron is able to innervate multiple
Muscle_contraction
Type of brain cell
7% for astrocytes. Previous accounts assumed that astrocytes captured synaptic K+ solely via Kir4.1 channels. However, it's now understood they also utilize
Astrocyte
Class of antidepressant medication
responsible for the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine from the synaptic cleft back into the presynaptic nerve terminal. Dual inhibition of serotonin
Serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Serotonin–norepinephrine_reuptake_inhibitor
Inability to feel pleasure
modulating glutamatergic systems via NMDA receptor antagonism and enhancing synaptic plasticity through increased BDNF expression. Additionally, in traumatic
Anhedonia
Extremely potent neurotoxin
At least two pathways are involved, one that relies on the recycling of synaptic vesicle 2 (SV2) system and one that does not. Once the vesicle is in the
Tetanus_toxin
Venom and aggression rankings
also has haemolytic and cytotoxic properties. It also contains weak pre-synaptic neurotoxins. The murine LD50 is 2.52 mg/kg SC. Average venom yield per
List_of_dangerous_snakes
being neural firing frequency, EMG amplitude, muscle force output, pre-synaptic inhibition, and synchronization. Firing frequency is defined as the number
Motor_unit_plasticity
Atypical antipsychotic medication
dopaminergic neurons, but both stimulants and antipsychotics increase synaptic dopamine levels. In antipsychotics, this is caused by the inhibition of
Aripiprazole
Class of artificial neural network
equations. This transformation can be thought of as occurring after the post-synaptic node activation functions y i ( t ) {\displaystyle y_{i}(t)} have been
Recurrent_neural_network
Autoimmune disorder causing muscular weakness
triggering of synaptic vesicle fusion with plasma membrane. These synaptic vesicles contain acetylcholine, which is released into the synaptic cleft and stimulates
Lambert–Eaton myasthenic syndrome
Lambert–Eaton_myasthenic_syndrome
Comparison of a wide range of masses
PMID 19431313. "Atomic mass of synaptic vesicle – Rat Rattus". BioNumbers. Retrieved 9 October 2011. "Molecular weight – Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) –
Orders_of_magnitude_(mass)
Organic chemical that functions both as a hormone and a neurotransmitter
concentrations in the synaptic cleft. Like cocaine, substituted amphetamines and amphetamine also increase the concentration of dopamine in the synaptic cleft, but
Dopamine
Laboratory technique to study physiology
Villeda et al. (2011) found that young blood improved neurogenesis and synaptic plasticity in aged mice. Subsequent work by Conboy et al. showed that rejuvenation
Parabiosis
Species of snake
cobra's venom mainly contains a powerful post-synaptic neurotoxin and cardiotoxin. The venom acts on the synaptic gaps of the nerves, thereby paralyzing muscles
Indian_cobra
Transport protein
been postulated that certain types of PMCA are important for regulating synaptic activity, since the PMCA is involved in regulating the amount of calcium
Plasma_membrane_Ca2+_ATPase
Central nervous system stimulant
monoamines from synaptic vesicles into the cytosol (intracellular fluid) of the presynaptic neuron, and their subsequent release into the synaptic cleft by the
Methamphetamine
SSRI antidepressant
central nervous system. Over time, this leads to a downregulation of pre-synaptic 5-HT1A receptors, which is associated with an improvement in passive stress
Sertraline
Prometheus Books, 2012. "Euclid's Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem | Synaptic". Central College. Retrieved 2023-07-12. Heath, Thomas L. (1921). A History
Area_of_a_triangle
Species of king crab
neurons innervate the heart, whereas the other posterior neurons make synaptic contact with those anterior neurons. The posterior neuron acts as the pacemaker
Red_king_crab
Myth regarding human brain usage
most cells were unused, then this technique would have revealed that. Synaptic pruning: Brain cells that are not used have a tendency to degenerate. Hence
Ten-percent-of-the-brain_myth
Discredited neurosurgical operation
contrast to automatic actions, these morbid ideas are deeply rooted in the synaptic complex which regulates the functioning of consciousness, stimulating it
Lobotomy
Mammalian protein found in Homo sapiens
that may play a role in regulating energy homeostasis, metabolism and synaptic plasticity. The protein was first discovered in 1985 by Levi et al. in
VGF
Field of study in artificial intelligence
random weights and the model is subsequently fine-tuned on the retain set. This is a coarse but computationally simple approach. Selective Synaptic Dampening:
Machine_unlearning
SSRI antidepressant
the presynaptic neuron. Over time, this leads to a downregulation of pre-synaptic 5-HT1A receptors, which is associated with an improvement in passive stress
Escitalopram
American actor and comedian (1951–2014)
'Oy, what are you doing now?' So I developed a style that was very much synaptic: quick-firing, moving, so that they never really had a chance to lock on
Robin_Williams
Chemical compound
inhibiting its function, causing a release of these neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft through their reuptake transporters. Tachyphylaxis and tolerance
Benzphetamine
Appetite suppressant
dopamine (by ~16%), thereby increasing the levels of these substances in synaptic clefts and helping enhance satiety; the serotonergic action, in particular
Sibutramine
Protein involved in attachment of cells
and weight loss. Furthermore, a 2019 GWAS study revealed an association between Anorexia nervosa and CADM1. In the brain, this genes mediate synaptic assembly
Cell_adhesion_molecule_1
Drug class
the presynapse, resulting in prolonged clearance of monoamines from the synaptic cleft. Additionally they facilitate the reverse transport of monoamine
Norepinephrine–dopamine releasing agent
Norepinephrine–dopamine_releasing_agent
later proven not to be the case. Synaptic Kid Peter Milligan Tom Mandrake Detective Comics #633 (August 1991) The Synaptic Kid is a deformed metahuman telepath
List_of_Batman_family_enemies
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Boy/Male
Arabic
Father of a Weight of 2 Carats
Girl/Female
Biblical
Weight, balance, fire of infamy.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Weight
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from various minor places so called, in York, Lincoln, Market Weighton (East Yorkshire), Methley (West Yorkshire), and Sawley (West Yorkshire), all named from Old English hund ‘hound’ or Old Norse hundr + Old Norse gata ‘road’, ‘street’.
Female
Greek
(Αταλάντη) Greek name ATALANTE means "equal in weight." In mythology, this is the name of the fleet-footed maiden who refused to marry any man who could not beat her in a foot-race.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Light Weight; Tall and Pretty
Girl/Female
Biblical
Well of weight.
Boy/Male
Biblical American Hebrew
Loading, weighty'.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for a fleet runner, from Old French pie de lievre ‘hare’s foot’.German : occupational name for a calibrator (someone who checked weights and measures), from an agent derivative of Middle Low German pegel ‘mark or measure for gauging fluids’, ‘gauge’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Anglo-Norman French peiser, poiser ‘weigher’ (Late Latin pensarius, a derivative of pensare ‘to weigh’), hence an occupational name for an official in charge of weights and measures, especially one whose duty it was to weigh rent or tribute received.German : variant spelling of Peiser.
Male
Greek
(Ἄτλας) Greek name derived from the word atlaô, ATLAS means "endures, suffers." In mythology, this is the name of a Titan who was punished by Zeus for siding with other Titans in a war against the Olympians. His punishment was to bear the weight of the heavens and earth on his shoulders.Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Wight.
Girl/Female
Biblical
Weight.
Surname or Lastname
Irish
Irish : variant spelling of Connor, now common in Scotland.English : occupational name for an inspector of weights and measures, Middle English connere, cunnere ‘inspector’, an agent derivative of cun(nen) ‘to examine’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Wightman.
Girl/Female
Biblical
Heavy, weighty.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Silent; Weighted; Guarded
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English, Old French ga(u)ge ‘measure’, probably applied as a metonymic occupational name for an assayer, an official who was in charge of checking weights and measures.English and French : from Middle English, Old French gage ‘pledge’, ‘surety’ (against which money was lent), and therefore a metonymic occupational name for a moneylender or usurer.
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly East Anglia)
English (mainly East Anglia) : metonymic occupational name for someone who dealt in weights and measures, for example a grain factor, from Middle English pekke ‘peck’ (an old measure of dry goods equivalent to eight quarts or a quarter of a bushel).English : variant of Peak 1.Irish : variant of Peak 2.South German : variant of Beck.North German and Dutch : metonymic occupational name for someone who prepared or sold pitch, from Middle Low German pek, Middle Dutch pec, pic.Dutch : from Middle Dutch pec, pick ‘desperate straits’, hence a nickname for a person in difficult circumstances or perhaps for someone with a gloomy disposition.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained.German (also Wäger), Swiss German, and Jewish (Ashkenazic) : from Middle High German wæger ‘weigher’, German Waager, an occupational name for an official responsible for weighing produce, especially produce offered as rent in kind, or for an official in charge of checking weights and measures used by merchants.
SYNAPTIC WEIGHT
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Boy/Male
Muslim
Jovial. Entertaining companion.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Girl/Female
Muslim
Sweet
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Traditional
Belonging to the Sun
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
A Lotus; Type of Flower which Lord Krishna Likes
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Honour; Pride; Glory
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Mother of God Krishna
Boy/Male
Indian
Friendship, Kindness, Obligation
Female
Egyptian
, The Good Maut.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Gathering of good habits
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a.
Dynastic.
a.
Alt. of Sinaitic
a.
Of or relating to a dynasty or line of kings.
n.
A salt of sinapic acid.
a.
Affording a general view of the whole, or of the principal parts of a thing; as, a synoptic table; a synoptical statement of an argument.
a.
Alt. of Syntactical
a.
Of or pertaining to sinapine; specifically, designating an acid (C11H12O5) related to gallic acid, and obtained by the decomposition of sinapine, as a white crystalline substance.
n.
A genus of slender, transparent holothurians which have delicate calcareous anchors attached to the dermal plates. See Illustration in Appendix.
v. t.
To assign a weight to; to express by a number the probable accuracy of, as an observation. See Weight of observations, under Weight.
a.
Connecting; conjunctive; as, syndetic words or connectives; syndetic references in a dictionary.
n.
One of the anchor-shaped spicules of certain sponges; also, one of the calcareous spinules of certain Holothurians, as in species of Synapta.
a.
Of or pertaining to Mount Sinai; given or made at Mount Sinai; as, the Sinaitic law.
a.
Alt. of Syndetical
n.
One of the first three Gospels of the New Testament. See Synoptist.
n.
Any one of the authors of the three synoptic Gospels, which give a history of our Lord's life and ministry, in distinction from the writer of John's Gospel, which gives a fuller record of his teachings.
superl.
Having weight; heavy; ponderous; as, a weighty body.
a.
Alt. of Synoptical
n.
The quality or state of being weighty; weight; force; importance; impressiveness.
a.
Having no weight; imponderable; hence, light.
adv.
In a weighty manner.