synopsis

Noun

Meaning

A general view, or a collection of heads or parts so arranged as to exhibit a general view of the whole; an abstract or summary of a discourse; a syllabus; a conspectus.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

abstract summary abridgment conspectus epitome outline compendium syllabus overview encyclopaedia report account treatment prospectus review
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Antonyms

expo chessman description extension attribute constituent
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Hyponyms

epitome brief apercu

Related terms

synoptic synoptical synoptist synoptically

Phrases with the word

in synopsis present a synopsis current synopsis

Derivatives

synopses

Examples

I hate even the idea of a synopsis. When stories are really working, when you're providing subtextual exploration and things that are deeply layered, you're obligated to not say things out loud. Shane Carruth

According to a synopsis, the trio (known as “The Supremes”) has “weathered life’s storms together for decades through marriage and children, happiness and the blues. Source: Internet

According to the synopsis from FOX, “Dealing with the demands and egos of three high-IQ children would be tricky for any parent, but it’s especially hazardous for two working stiffs who barely got through high school. Source: Internet

A libretto is distinct from a synopsis or scenario of the plot, in that the libretto contains all the words and stage directions, while a synopsis summarizes the plot. Source: Internet

A loose synopsis was provided, but now some additional plot details have been revealed, including the fact that the film will touch on the relationship between President Donald Trump and sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein. Source: Internet

Also, it isn't my opinion, I was just making a simple synopsis of the article, for those who cannot read Japanese. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

synophthalmic synopses synopsia synopsise synopsize synoptic