Synopsis: meaning, definitions and examples

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synopsis

 

[ หˆsษชnษ™psษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

movie plot summary

A brief summary or general survey of the main points of a movie, play, etc.

Synonyms

abstract, outline, overview, summary.

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Word Description / Examples
synopsis

Used in the context of summarizing the key points of a book, movie, or other work of art. Often found in reviews or promotional materials.

  • The synopsis of the movie was intriguing and made me want to watch it.
  • Please provide a brief synopsis of the book for the website.
summary

General term used in everyday language to briefly describe the main points or important information in a text, speech, or event.

  • Can you give me a quick summary of the meeting?
  • The article included a summary of the key findings at the end.
abstract

Common in academic and research settings. Summarizes a study, article, or scientific paper. Usually technical and factual.

  • The abstract of her dissertation provided a concise overview of her research findings.
  • Before reading the full paper, I skimmed the abstract to understand the main points.
overview

Used for giving a general, broad understanding of a topic, situation, or process. Frequently used in presentations and reports.

  • The manager gave an overview of the company's performance over the last quarter.
  • During the orientation, we received an overview of the university's facilities.
outline

Often used in educational or organizational settings to show the structure or main components of a document, plan, or presentation. Usually bulleted or numbered.

  • Create an outline before writing your essay to organize your thoughts.
  • The project outline was reviewed in the meeting to ensure everyone understood their tasks.

Examples of usage

  • A synopsis of the latest blockbuster movie was published in the newspaper.
  • She provided a concise synopsis of the play for those who hadn't read the script.
  • The professor asked the students to write a synopsis of the assigned film for their next class.
  • The synopsis on the back cover of the novel intrigued me enough to purchase it.
  • I always read the synopsis before deciding to watch a movie.

Translations

Translations of the word "synopsis" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sinopse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฐเคพเค‚เคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zusammenfassung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sinopsis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะฝะพะฟัะธั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ streszczenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฆ‚่ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท synopsis

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sinopsis

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถzet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐœ์š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุฎุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ synopse

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ synopsia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฆ‚่ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sinopsis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yfirlit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธะฝะพะฟัะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒคแƒกแƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sinopsis

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sinopsis

Etymology

The word 'synopsis' originates from the Greek word 'sunopsis', which means 'a comprehensive view'. It entered the English language in the late 17th century. The concept of a synopsis has been used in literature and academia for centuries, providing a concise overview of the main points of a work. In modern times, synopses are commonly used in the entertainment industry to give audiences a quick overview of the plot of a movie, book, or play.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,181, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.