Definition of SYNOPSIS

synopsis

Plural: synopses

Noun

  • A brief general summary or outline of a subject or story.
  • a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
  • 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.
  • A reference work containing brief articles that taken together give an overview of an entire field.
  • A prayer book for use by the laity of the church.

Examples

  • He provided a quick SYNOPSIS of his Scrabble strategy before the final round began.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 13

synopsis: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
synopsis: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
synopsis: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

synopsis: valid Words With Friends Word