synopsis (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *synopsis*:
NOUN	communication	synopsis, outline, abstract, precis	a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

synopsis > pronunciation
Sounds	sihnaa'psihs
Rhymes	abyss ... worthiness: 194 rhymes with ihs...

English > *synopsis*: 1 sense > noun 1, communication
Meaning	A sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory.
Synonyms	outline, abstract, precis
Narrower	apercu	A short / short synopsis
	brief	A condensed written summary or abstract
	epitome	A brief abstract (as of an article or book)
Broader	summary, sum-up	A brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
Spanish	abstract, extracto, resumen, sinopsis, sumario
Catalan	resum, sinopsi
Adjectives	synoptic	presenting a summary or general view of a whole

HyperDic: synopsis