noun Download 🔗Share (authorship) 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. Examples : "Before reading the whole book, I read the synopsis on the back cover to get a general idea of the story. " literature writing story media communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A reference work containing brief articles that taken together give an overview of an entire field. Examples : "The student used the synopsis of world history to get a general understanding of the major events before starting the unit. " literature writing info science education Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (Orthodoxy) A prayer book for use by the laity of the church. Examples : "The parish used a beautiful synopsis for the weekly prayers, allowing the parishioners to follow along easily. " religion theology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
