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synopsis


Meanings
  • noun

    A brief summary of the main points of a book, article, or film.


Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75858594"
  2. /sɪˈnɑpsɪs/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1769531"

Synonyms

abridgment , abstract , conspectus , outline , overview , summary
Variants
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synopses , synopsis
Etymology
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From the Greek word synopsis, meaning 'a viewing together'.


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  1. The word 'synopsis' is derived from the Greek word synopsis, which means 'a viewing together'.

  2. The term 'synopsis' was first used in the context of literary criticism in the 16th century.

  3. A synopsis of a film or TV show is often used by critics to provide a brief overview of the plot and themes of the work.


Related Concepts
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  1. Abstract: An abstract is a brief summary of a longer work, often found at the beginning of a scholarly article or academic paper.

  2. Summary: A summary is a condensed version of a longer text, often used to provide an overview of the main points of a work.


Culture
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The term 'synopsis' has been used extensively in various fields such as literature, film, and education. In literature, a synopsis is a brief summary of a literary work, often found at the beginning or end of a book. In film, a synopsis is a brief description of the plot of a movie. In education, a synopsis is a student's summary of a text, article, or lecture.

How to Memorize "synopsis"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a summary of the main points of a book, article, or film.
    - Imagine creating a brief outline of the key ideas in a text.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'synopsis' with the idea of summarizing.
    - Create an association between the word 'synopsis' and the act of condensing information.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym S-U-N-O-P-S to remember the meaning of synopsis: Summary, Understand, Note, Organize, Paraphrase, Summarize.


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