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Noun — A short summary that covers the main points of a book, film, or other written work.

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brief synopsis plot synopsis

Etymology

From Ancient Greek sunopsis, "a general view," from syn- ("together, whole") and opsis ("view").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “synopsis” mean?

The word “synopsis” means a short summary that covers the main points of a book, film, or other written work. In plain terms, a quick overview that hits the key points without going into full detail.

How do you pronounce “synopsis”?

“Synopsis” is pronounced sih-NOP-sihs (/sɪˈnɑpsɪs/ in IPA).

How do you use “synopsis” in a sentence?

Here is “synopsis” used in a sentence: “The back cover gave a brief synopsis of the plot.”

What part of speech is “synopsis”?

“Synopsis” is a noun.

Where does the word “synopsis” come from?

The word “synopsis” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek sunopsis, "a general view," from syn- ("together, whole") and opsis ("view").

Is “synopsis” a common word?

“Synopsis” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

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bird's-eye view synoptic synoptical synoptically synoptist

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