synopses

syn·op·sis

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [si-nop-sis]
- /sɪˈnɒp sɪs/
- /sɪˈnɒp.sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [si-nop-sis]
- /sɪˈnɒp sɪs/

Definitions of synopses word

noun plural synopses a brief or condensed statement giving a general view of some subject. 1
noun plural synopses a compendium of heads or short paragraphs giving a view of the whole. 1
noun plural synopses a brief summary of the plot of a novel, motion picture, play, etc. 1

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Origin of synopses

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; < Late Latin < Greek sýnopsis, equivalent to syn- syn- + op- (suppletive stem of horân to see; cf. autopsy) + -sis -sis

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Parts of speech for Synopses

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Synopses

synopses popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 53% 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.

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Synonyms for synopses

noun synopses

abbreviations — a shortened or contracted form of a word or phrase, used to represent the whole, as Dr. for Doctor, U.S. for United States, lb. for pound.
cartularies — Plural form of cartulary.
compends — Plural form of compend.
conspectuses — Plural form of conspectus.
digests — Plural form of digest.

All 9 Synonyms of synopses