synopsis
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Late Latin synopsis, itself from Ancient Greek σύνοψις (sunopsis), from 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)
- 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.
- (Orthodoxy) A prayer book for use by the laity of the church.
[edit] Synonyms
- (brief summary): abridgment, abstract, conspectus, outline, overview, summary
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a brief summary
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[edit] See also
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- synopsis in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- synopsis in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
[edit] French
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[edit] Noun
synopsis m. and f. (plural synopsis)
- f. A general overview or synoptic table of a topic.
- (media) m. Plot summary of a movie.
[edit] Latin
[edit] Noun
synopsiis (genitive synopsiis); f, third declension
