Synopsis

Pronunciation: /sɪˈnɑpsɪs/

Definitions of synopsis

noun a brief summary or general survey of something

Example Sentences

A1 A synopsis is a brief summary of a story or movie.

A2 The teacher asked the students to write a synopsis of the book they read.

B1 The synopsis of the film provided a detailed overview of the plot.

B2 Before watching the movie, I always read the synopsis to get an idea of what to expect.

C1 The synopsis of the novel was so well-written that it sparked my interest in reading the entire book.

C2 As a film critic, I always pay attention to the synopsis to understand the filmmaker's vision and message.

Examples of synopsis in a Sentence

formal The synopsis of the book provided a concise summary of the plot.

informal I'll give you a quick synopsis of the movie before we watch it.

slang Can you give me the lowdown on the show? I need a synopsis.

figurative Her outfit was like a synopsis of her personality - bold and vibrant.

Grammatical Forms of synopsis

• plural: synopses
• comparative: more synopsis
• superlative: most synopsis
• present tense: synopsizes
• future tense: will synopsize
• perfect tense: has synopsized
• continuous tense: is synopsizing
• singular: synopsis
• positive degree: synopsis
• infinitive: to synopsize
• gerund: synopsizing
• participle: synopsized

Origin and Evolution of synopsis

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'synopsis' originated from the Greek word 'sunopsis', which is a combination of 'sun' meaning 'together' and 'opsis' meaning 'view'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Greek to refer to a comprehensive summary or overview of a text, the word 'synopsis' has evolved in English to also encompass a brief summary or outline of a work, such as a movie or book.