Synopsis

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /sɪˈnÉ’psɪs/
• US IPA: /sɪˈnÉ‘psɪs/

Origin

From Late Latin synopsis, itself from Ancient Greek σύνοψις, from σύν (sun, "with") + ὄψις (opsis, "view")

Full definition of synopsis

Noun

1. 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.
2. (Orthodoxy) A prayer book for use by the laity of the church.

Synonyms

• brief summary: abridgment, abstract, conspectus, outline, overview, summary

Related terms

• synoptic
• synoptical
• synoptically
• synoptist