[ sɪ'nα:rɪəʊ ]
■ noun ( plural ~s )
1》 a written outline of a film, novel, or play giving details of the plot and individual scenes.
↘a setting, in particular for a work of art or literature.
2》 a postulated sequence or development of events.
Origin
C19: from Ital., from L. scena 'scene'.