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περίληψη — meaning in English

perilipsi

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English meaning

  • abstract noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
  • summary noun A short version of a longer text that covers only the main points.
  • syllabus noun An outline of the topics to be covered in a course of study.
  • synopsis noun A short summary that covers the main points of a book, film, or other written work.

Senses

περίληψη is used for these senses in English:

  • abstract An abridgement or summary of a longer publication. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
  • précis A summary or brief: a concise or abridged statement or view.
  • synopsis (authorship) 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.

abstract — full definition

  1. noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
  2. adj Existing as an idea rather than a physical, concrete thing.
  3. adj Relating to art that uses shapes, colours, and forms rather than realistic depictions.
  4. verb To take out or separate a general idea or quality from something specific.

summary — full definition

  1. noun A short version of a longer text that covers only the main points.
  2. adj Brief and to the point.
  3. adj Done quickly, without following the usual formal steps.

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