synopsis
noun/sɪˈnɒpsɪs/
/sɪˈnɑːpsɪs/
(plural synopses
/sɪˈnɒpsiːz/
/sɪˈnɑːpsiːz/
)- a summary of a piece of writing, a play, etc.
- The programme gives a brief synopsis of the plot.
Word Originearly 17th cent.: via late Latin from Greek, from sun- ‘together’ + opsis ‘seeing’.Want to learn more?
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