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noun syn·op·sis \ sə-ˈnäp-səs \

Definition of synopsis

plural synopses play \-ˌsēz\
1 :a condensed statement or outline (as of a narrative or treatise) :abstract
2 :the abbreviated conjugation of a verb in one person only

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Examples of synopsis in a Sentence

  1. I don't need to know every little plot twist; just give me a synopsis of the movie.

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Origin and Etymology of synopsis

Late Latin, from Greek, literally, comprehensive view, from synopsesthai to be going to see together, from syn- + opsesthai to be going to see — more at optic

synopsis Synonyms

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

SYNOPSIS Defined for English Language Learners

synopsis

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Definition of synopsis for English Language Learners

  • : a short description of the most important information about something : a summary or outline

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