synopsis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.
A reference work containing brief articles that taken together give an overview of an entire field.
A prayer book for use by the laity of the church.

/sɪˈnɒpsɪs/ /sɪˈnɑpsɪs/ en-us-synopsis.ogg en-au-synopsis.ogg

synopsis synopses

From Late Latin synopsis, itself from Ancient Greek σύνοψις (súnopsis), from σύν (sún, “with or whole”) + ὄψις (ópsis, “view”) meaning whole view.

abridgment abstract conspectus outline overview summary

synoptic synoptical synoptically synoptist bird's-eye view

synopsize

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