synopsis

Значение (Английский)

1. A brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.
2. A reference work containing brief articles that taken together give an overview of an entire field.
3. A prayer book for use by the laity of the church.

Синонимы

summary

outline

abstract

digest

precis

abridgment

abridgement

resume

overview

plot

compendium

pitch

conspectus

missal

plan

prospectus

recapitulation

review

schedule

sketch

specification

subsumption

summation

survey

syllabus

table

abridged form

digest outline

review of subject

main points

data sheet

comprisal

table-look-up

annotation

breviary

brief

capitulation

catalog

check list

directory

docket

draft

epitome

inclusion

list

Произносится как (IPA)

/sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

Этимология (Английский)

From Late Latin synopsis, itself from Ancient Greek σύνοψις (súnopsis), from σύν (sún, “with or whole”) + ὄψις (ópsis, “view”) meaning whole view.

Предложения

Inside , you'll find photographs and a brief synopsis of the item's history .

Внутри вы найдете фотографии и краткий обзор истории предмета.