Definitions for synopsis
sɪˈnɒp sɪssyn·op·sis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. outline, synopsis, abstract, precisnoun

   a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. synopsisnoun

   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. synopsisnoun

   A prayer book for use by the laity of the church.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. SYNOPSISnoun

   A general view; all the parts brought under one view.

   Etymology: σύνοψις.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Synopsis

   A synopsis is a brief summary of the major points of a subject or written work or story, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.

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1. synopsis

   A synopsis is a brief summary or overview of something, such as a book, film, speech, or event. It is a condensed description that provides a general understanding of the key points, main events, or highlights of the subject matter.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Synopsisnoun

   a general view, or a collection of heads or parts so arranged as to exhibit a general view of the whole; an abstract or summary of a discourse; a syllabus; a conspectus

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1. Synopsis

   si-nop′sis, n. a view of the whole together: a collective or general view of any subject:—pl. Synop′sēs.—adjs. Synop′tic, -al, affording a general view of the whole.—adv. Synop′tically.—n. Synop′tist, one of the writers of the Synoptic Gospels.—adj. Synoptis′tic.—The Synoptic Gospels, a name first used by Griesbach for the first three gospels, those of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, which present such a similarity in matter and form that they readily admit of being brought under one and the same combined view or synopsis. [Gr. synopsis—syn, with, together, opsis, a view.]

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How to pronounce synopsis?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say synopsis in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of synopsis in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of synopsis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=synopsis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Synopsis
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=synopsis
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synopsis
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synopsis
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=synopsis
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=synopsis