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conspectus

con·spec·tus
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh n-spek-tuh s]
    • /kənˈspɛk təs/
    • /kən.ˈspek.təs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

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Synonyms 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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