SYNOPSIS Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word synopsis. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SYNOPSIS
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| abstract | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment noun • a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance • a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory adjective satellite • not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature • dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention verb • consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically • make off with belongings of others • consider apart from a particular case or instance • give an abstract (of) | ||||||||
| outline | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the line that appears to bound an object • a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory • a schematic or preliminary plan verb • describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of • draw up an outline or sketch for something • trace the shape of | ||||||||
| overview | nounn | |||||||
noun • a general summary of a subject | ||||||||
| summary | nounn | |||||||
noun • a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form adjective satellite • performed speedily and without formality • briefly giving the gist of something | ||||||||
| brief | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case • a condensed written summary or abstract adjective satellite • of short duration or distance • concise and succinct • (of clothing) very short verb • give essential information to someone | ||||||||
| digest | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a periodical that summarizes the news • something that is compiled (as into a single book or file) verb • convert food into absorbable substances • arrange and integrate in the mind • put up with something or somebody unpleasant • become assimilated into the body • systematize, as by classifying and summarizing • soften or disintegrate, as by undergoing exposure to heat or moisture • make more concise • soften or disintegrate by means of chemical action, heat, or moisture | ||||||||
| epitome | nounn | |||||||
noun • a standard or typical example • a brief abstract (as of an article or book) | ||||||||
| recap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a used automobile tire that has been remolded to give it new treads • a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion verb • summarize briefly | ||||||||
| sketch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • preliminary drawing for later elaboration • a brief literary description • short descriptive summary (of events) • a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine verb • make a sketch of • describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of | ||||||||
| abridgment | nounn | |||||||
noun • a shortened version of a written work | ||||||||
| conspectus | nounn | |||||||
noun • an overall summary | ||||||||
| precis | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory verb • make a summary (of) | ||||||||
