synopsis

noun
UK: /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/
US: /sɪˈnɑːpsɪs/

  1. A short description of the main points of something, such as a movie, book, or plan.

    1. I read a synopsis of the film before deciding to watch it.
    2. The report includes a brief synopsis of the main research findings, highlighting key trends.

  2. A summary or abstract providing a condensed overview of a larger work or idea.

    1. Here is a synopsis of the story.
    2. The conference program provided a synopsis of each presentation topic.

Synonyms

summary abstract outline resume

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "synopsis" in English means: A short description of the main points of something, such as a movie, book, or plan., A summary or abstract providing a condensed overview of a larger work or idea..

The phonetic transcription of "synopsis" is /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/ in British English and /sɪˈnɑːpsɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "synopsis": summary, abstract, outline, resume.

Example usage of "synopsis": "I read a synopsis of the film before deciding to watch it.". More examples on the page.