synopsis

synopsis

noun

Definition of SYNOPSIS

a short statement of the main points <I don't need to know every little plot twist; just give me a synopsis of the movie>

Synonyms abstract, breviary, brief, capsule, conspectus, digest, encapsulation, epitome, inventory, outline, précis, recap, recapitulation, résumé (or resume also resum{eacute}), 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