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- [kuh n-spek-tuh s]
- /kənˈspɛk təs/
- /kən.ˈspek.təs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-spek-tuh s]
- /kənˈspɛk təs/
Definitions of conspectus word
- noun conspectus an overall view; survey 3
- noun conspectus a summary; résumé 3
- noun conspectus a general view; survey 3
- noun conspectus a summary; outline; synopsis; digest 3
- noun plural conspectus a general or comprehensive view; survey. 1
- noun plural conspectus a digest; summary; résumé. 1
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Origin of conspectus
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < Latin: survey, view, act of seeing, equivalent to conspec-, variant stem of conspicere to see, catch sight of (con- con- + -spicere, combining form of specere to look) + -tus suffix of v. action
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Parts of speech for Conspectus
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conspectus popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
conspectus usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conspectus
noun conspectus
- rundown — a quick review or summary of main points of information, usually oral: This brief rundown of past events will bring you up to date.
- outline — the line by which a figure or object is defined or bounded; contour.
- resume — a summing up; summary.
- overview — a general outline of a subject or situation; survey or summary.
- abstract — An abstract idea or way of thinking is based on general ideas rather than on real things and events.
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