sə̇ˈnäpsə̇s noun
( plural synop·ses -pˌsēz)
Etymology: Late Latin, from Greek, general view, estimate, synopsis, from synopsesthai to be going to have a general view, be going to comprehend (from syn- + opsesthai to be going to see) + -sis — more at optic
1. : a brief orderly outline affording a quick general view (of a treatise or narrative) : a condensed statement : abstract
synopsis of a scientific report
synopsis of the week's news
2.
a. : a brief outline summarizing the action of a proposed screen play or television script
b. : a summary of a completed film (as for cataloging in a film library)
3. : a conjugation by one person and number
Synonyms: see abridgment