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synopsis

[ si-nop-sis ]

noun

plural synopses
  1. a brief or condensed statement giving a general view of some subject.
  2. a compendium of heads or short paragraphs giving a view of the whole.
  3. a brief summary of the plot of a novel, motion picture, play, etc.


synopsis

/ ɪˈɒɪ /

noun

  1. a condensation or brief review of a subject; summary
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of synopsis1

First recorded in 1605–15; from Late Latin, from Greek ýԴDZ, equivalent to syn- syn- + op- (suppletive stem of ǰâ “to see”; autopsy ) + -sis -sis
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of synopsis1

C17: via Late Latin from Greek sunopsis, from syn- + opsis view
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The event synopsis says the duo and their guests will be discussing a shared passion for literature and chat about books they have "loved and loathed".

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As soon as she saw the synopsis for “Running Point,” she was intrigued.

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The logline, “A woman swaps bodies with a chair, and everyone likes her better as a chair” is easily one of the funniest film synopses I’ve ever read in my life.

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Google's Gemini assistant gave a similar synopsis to ChatGPT and DeepSeek, and also gave the user the opportunity to click on links from reputable sources such as the Imperial War Museum in the UK.

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Lynch’s sole approved synopsis for “Inland Empire” was, simply, “A woman in trouble.”

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