synopsis
Meanings
Plural: synopses
Noun
- a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
- A brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.
- A reference work containing brief articles that taken together give an overview of an entire field.
- A prayer book for use by the laity of the church.
Origin / Etymology
From Late Latin synopsis, itself from Ancient Greek σύνοψις (súnopsis), from σύν (sún, “with or whole”) + ὄψις (ópsis, “view”) meaning whole view.
Synonyms
abridgment, abstract, conspectus, outline, overview, precis, summary
Scrabble Score: 13
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