syn·op·sis (s -n p ss)n. pl. syn·op·ses (-s  z) A brief outline or general view, as of a subject or written work; an abstract or a summary. [Late Latin, from Greek sunopsis, general view : sun-, syn- + opsis, view; see okw- in Indo-European roots.] |
synopsis [sɪˈnɒpsɪs]
n pl -ses [-siːz]
(Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a condensation or brief review of a subject; summary
[via Late Latin from Greek sunopsis, from syn- + opsis view]
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| Noun | 1. |  synopsis - a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theorysum-up, summary - a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; "he gave a summary of the conclusions" brief - a condensed written summary or abstract apercu - a short synopsis epitome - a brief abstract (as of an article or book) |
synopsis
noun summary, review, résumé, outline, abstract, digest, epitome, rundown, condensation, compendium, précis, aperçu (French), abridgment, conspectus, outline sketch For each title there is a brief synopsis of the book.
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