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syn·op·sis (si näp′sis)

noun pl. synopses -·ses′ (-sēz′)

a statement giving a brief, general review or condensation; summary

Etymology: LL < Gr < syn-, together + opsis, a seeing, visual image < ōps, eye

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synopsis Synonyms

synopsis

n.

summary, outline, abstract, digest; see abridgment 2, summary. See syn. study at abridgment.


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synopsis Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • episode: The most difficult thing to write was the actual synopsis of the episodes.

Converse of subject

  • accompany: Applications should be accompanied by a synopsis of the proposed lecture.

Converse of object

  • submit: The entrepreneur must submit a synopsis of their business which may at a later stage include a full business plan.

Adjective modifier

  • brief: A brief synopsis of what each of these issues contains is included below.

Noun used with modifier

  • one-page: There's also a one-page synopsis of the main feature ( ?
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