perigraph

/pəˈrɪɡrɑf/

Definitions

1. noun

A brief summary or abstract of a longer work, often given at the beginning.

“The perigraph of the novel provided a concise overview of the plot.”

2. noun

A short biographical sketch or summary of a person’s life.

“The perigraph of the famous scientist was published in the journal.”

3. noun

A brief description or summary of a subject or topic.

“The perigraph of the art piece was included in the exhibition catalog.”

Synonyms

  • abstract
  • digest

Antonyms

  • comprehensive
  • exhaustive