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   Syn·op·sis

   /səˈnäpsəs/

   

   noun

   • 1. a brief summary or general survey of something: "a synopsis of the accident"
   • ▪ an outline of the plot of a book, play, movie, or episode of a television show.

   Word Origin early 17th century: via late Latin from Greek, from sun- ‘together’ + opsis ‘seeing’.

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   The meaning of SYNOPSIS is a condensed statement or outline (as of a narrative or treatise) : abstract. How to use synopsis in a sentence.

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   a short description of the contents of something such as a film or book. Synonyms. abstract. outline. Compare. plot noun (STORY) plot line. storyline. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Summaries and summarizing. a (quick/brisk) trot through something idiom. abridgment. abstract. biodata. brushstroke. catch-all. encapsulate. encapsulation

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   a short description of the contents of something such as a movie or book. Synonyms. abstract. outline. Compare. plot noun (STORY) plot line. storyline. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Summaries and summarizing. a (quick/brisk) trot through something idiom. abridgment. abstract. biodata. brushstroke. catch-all. encapsulate.

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   Synopsis definition: a brief or condensed statement giving a general view of some subject.. See examples of SYNOPSIS used in a sentence.

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   The ancient Greek word synopsis means “general view.”. Synonyms include abridgment, as in a shortened version of a book, and brief, which is a legal word, and sketch, which is a quick outline of a story. Other synonyms include abstract, compendium, digest (the noun form), and conspectus. Definitions of synopsis. noun.

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   synopsis. a summary of a piece of writing, a play, etc. The programme gives a brief synopsis of the plot. Definition of synopsis noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    6 days ago · 1. a brief or condensed statement giving a general view of some subject. 2. a compendium of heads or short paragraphs giving a view of the whole. 3. a brief summary of the plot of a novel, motion picture, play, etc. SYNONYMS condensation, epitome, abstract, abridgment, précis. See summary.