conspectus

con·spec·tus

noun \kən-ˈspek-təs\

Definition of CONSPECTUS

1

: a usually brief survey or summary (as of an extensive subject) often providing an overall view

2

: outline, synopsis

Examples of CONSPECTUS

1. <a book that could serve as a conspectus of the work thus far on the development of artificial intelligence>

Origin of CONSPECTUS

Latin, from conspectus, from conspicere

First Known Use: 1825

Related to CONSPECTUS

Synonyms

abstract, breviary, brief, capsule, summary, digest, encapsulation, epitome, inventory, outline, précis, recap, recapitulation, résumé (or resume also resumé), roundup, rundown, run-through, sum, summa, summarization, summing-up, sum-up, synopsis, wrap-up

Related Words

abbreviation, abridgment (or abridgement), compend, compendium, condensation, curtailment, shortening; simplification, streamlining; rehash, reprise; conclusion, epilogue (also epilog)

Near Antonyms

amplification, enlargement, expansion; addendum, supplement

Rhymes with CONSPECTUS

prospectus