synopsis — A brief summary or general overview of something, typically condensing the main points of a larger work.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A brief summary or general overview of something, typically condensing the main points of a larger work.
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪˈnɑpsɪs/
Example Sentences
- The professor asked for a one-page synopsis of the 500-page novel.
- My synopsis of the three-hour meeting: 'We need more meetings.'
- The movie synopsis was so confusing that I decided not to watch it.
synopsis
NOUN[/sɪˈnɑpsɪs/]
A brief summary or general overview of something, typically condensing the main points of a larger work.
A brief summary or general overview of something, typically condensing the main points of a larger work.
A clear synopsis beats lengthy diagnosis and prognosis!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Ancient Greek 'synopsis', meaning 'a seeing all together' or 'general view'. The word evolved to mean a brief summary or overview of a larger work.
Breakdown
syn- (together/with) + opsis (sight/view) = 'seeing together at once'
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The professor asked for a one-page synopsis of the 500-page novel.”
“My synopsis of the three-hour meeting: 'We need more meetings.'”
“The movie synopsis was so confusing that I decided not to watch it.”
“Her synopsis of the diet book: 'Eat less, move more, repeat.'”
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