synopsis
synopsis
Definition
syn·op·sis (si näp′sis)
noun pl. -·ses′-sēz′
a statement giving a brief, general review or condensation; summary
Etymology: LL < Gr < syn-, together + opsis, a seeing, visual image < ōps, eye
synopsis
Synonyms
synopsis
n.
synopsis
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- episode: The most difficult thing to write was the actual synopsis of the episodes.
- finding: The Tay Bridge Disaster Synopsis of findings into the causes of ' the worst structural engineering failure in the British Isles ' .
- chapter: To hear a short synopsis of each chapter, use the pen to touch the chapter heading.
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.
- read: There are also a range of detailed articles colored red, which, having read the brief synopsis, can be purchased on line.
- prepare: She asked me to prepare a synopsis, which I managed over the next two months.
- write: The first step was to write the sixty page synopsis.
- send: Ideally any writers who wish to submit a play to us should, in the first instance send a synopsis of the play.
- include: The official site is up and running and includes a full synopsis, stills and a trailer.
Adjective modifier
- brief: A brief synopsis of what each of these issues contains is included below.
- detailed: Each entry includes brief credits and a detailed synopsis.
- short: To hear a short synopsis of each chapter, use the pen to touch the chapter heading.
- quick: The game begins with a quick voice-over synopsis of the story's opening events.
- above: BSG Review: Anyone reading the above synopsis would think the idea behind this sitcom isn't a particularly good one.
Noun used with modifier
- one-page: There's also a one-page synopsis of the main feature ( ?
- plot: Search by title, director, genre, plot synopsis, key cast, year, production company or sales agent.
- episode: Warning - The following episode synopses will contain some spoilers.
- lecture: Lecture synopsis Lay people believe in the doctor's ability to help if not cure.
- usage: The -s option restricts the information displayed to a short usage synopsis.
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