synopsy

/sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a brief summary or outline of a longer work, such as a book or film, intended to convey its main points or plot

“The movie’s synopsis was published in the magazine.”

2. verb

to summarize or outline (a longer work)

“The editor synopsized the entire novel into a single paragraph.”

Synonyms

  • abstract
  • outline
  • summary

Antonyms

  • lengthy
  • prolix