synopsis

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations 1.3.4 See also 1.3.5 External links 2 French 2.1 Pronunciation 2.2 Noun

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Late Latin synopsis, itself from Ancient Greek σύνοψις (sunopsis) < σύν (sun), “‘with’”) + ὄψις (opsis), “‘view’”)

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/, SAMPA: /sI"nQpsIs/
• (US) IPA: /sɪˈnɑːpsɪs/, SAMPA: /sI"nA:psIs/
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[edit] Noun

synopsis (plural synopses)

1. 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.
2. (Orthodoxy) A prayer book for use by the laity of the church.

[edit] Synonyms

• (brief summary): abridgment, abstract, conspectus, outline, overview, summary

[edit] Related terms

• synoptic
• synoptical
• synoptically
• synoptist

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

• bird's-eye view

[edit] External links

• synopsis in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• synopsis in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911

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[edit] French

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /sinɔpsis/, SAMPA: /sinOpsis/

[edit] Noun

synopsis m. and f. (plural synopsis)

1. f. A general overview or synoptic table of a topic.
2. (media) m. Plot summary of a movie.