synopsis
gb/sɪnˈɑpsɪs/ us/sɪnˈɑpsɪs/
B2
English
~ 6800
összefoglaló, szinopszis
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
1
összefoglaló
B1
Usage pattern:
a synopsis of [something]
The first page of the report gives a brief synopsis of the research findings.
A jelentés első oldala rövid összefoglalót ad a kutatási eredményekről.
Before the lecture, she offered a quick synopsis of last week's discussion.
Az előadás előtt gyors összefoglalót adott a múlt heti megbeszélésről.
Each chapter begins with a short synopsis so readers can recall the main ideas.
The program notes include a synopsis of the speaker's career and achievements.
At the start of the meeting, he gave a synopsis of the project so new members could follow.
Learner examples
The teacher asked us to write a short synopsis of the article.
A tanár arra kért minket, hogy írjunk rövid összefoglalót a cikkről.
Please read this synopsis before you read the full book.
Kérlek, olvasd el ezt az összefoglalót, mielőtt elolvasod a teljes könyvet.
The website gives a clear synopsis of the news story.
He gave a two-minute synopsis of the plan.
This synopsis helps me remember the main points.
Common mistake:
Learners often use "synopsis" and "summary" as exact synonyms. While both are close in meaning, "synopsis" is usually more formal and is often written rather than spoken in everyday talk. Another common mistake is number: the singular is "a synopsis" and the plural is "synopses" (not "synopsises"). Learners may also forget the preposition "of" and say *"a synopsis the book" instead of "a synopsis of the book".
Meaning
brief summary of main points
Collocations
brief synopsis
|short synopsis
|a synopsis of [something]
|provide a synopsis
|give a synopsis
|write a synopsis
Synonyms
summary (Most common general word; slightly less formal than "synopsis".)
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overview (Suggests a high-level look rather than a structured outline.)
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abstract (Often used for academic papers or reports; can sound more technical.)
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outline (Emphasizes structure or listed points more than flowing prose.)
Antonyms
full account (Stresses complete detail rather than a condensed version.)
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detailed analysis (Focuses on in-depth examination instead of a short overview.)
Themes
education
|communication
|media
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A short text or speech that gives the main ideas of something, without many details.
A short description that presents the main points or general outline of a text, event, or subject without most details.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
szinopszis
C1
Usage pattern:
a synopsis for [a book/film/script]
The publisher asked her to send a one-page synopsis of the novel before reading the full manuscript.
A kiadó arra kérte, hogy a teljes kézirat elolvasása előtt küldjön egy egyoldalas szinopszist a regényről.
Screenwriters often prepare a detailed synopsis of the plot before they start writing the script.
A forgatókönyvírók gyakran részletes szinopszist készítenek a cselekményről, mielőtt elkezdenék írni a forgatókönyvet.
Include a brief synopsis and market comparison when you query a literary agent.
The festival requires a 300-word film synopsis for the program guide.
He spent the weekend revising the series synopsis to make the storyline clearer for the producers.
Learner examples
The writer sent a synopsis of her book to an agent.
Az írónő elküldte könyve szinopszisát egy ügynöknek.
Please attach a short synopsis when you email your script.
Kérjük, csatoljon egy rövid szinopszist, amikor e-mailben elküldi a forgatókönyvét.
The website shows a film poster and a short synopsis.
She wrote a clear synopsis of the movie for the studio.
I read the synopsis of the drama before watching it.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse a "synopsis" with a full "summary" written for general readers. In publishing and film, a synopsis is usually a specific professional document: it focuses on the whole story arc, often including the ending, and is written for agents, producers, or editors. Another error is using it as a verb (*"to synopsis"*) instead of using verb phrases like "to write a synopsis" or "to provide a synopsis."
Meaning
summary of a story for professionals
Collocations
plot synopsis
|film synopsis
|novel synopsis
|submit a synopsis
|two-page synopsis
|synopsis for the publisher
Synonyms
story summary (Plain, descriptive phrase; less formal and less industry-specific.)
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treatment (Film and TV term; usually longer and more detailed than a typical synopsis.)
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pitch document (Emphasizes sales or persuasion; may include marketing angle, not just plot.)
Antonyms
full manuscript (Opposite in length and completeness; the entire work instead of a short summary.)
Themes
media
|arts
|business
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
A short text that tells the main story and important parts of a book, film, or script, usually for an agent, producer, or publisher.
A concise written summary of the plot, main characters, and key developments of a book, film, TV show, or script, usually prepared for agents, producers, publishers, or marketing purposes.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
3
szinopszis
C2
Usage pattern:
a synopsis of [the Gospels/texts]
The course requires students to purchase a Greek synopsis of the Gospels.
A kurzushoz a hallgatóknak be kell szerezniük egy görög nyelvű evangéliumi szinopszist.
Using a Gospel synopsis, she compared how each evangelist describes the same miracle.
Egy evangéliumi szinopszis segítségével összehasonlította, hogyan írja le ugyanazt a csodát mindegyik evangélista.
The editor prepared a synopsis of the parallel legal texts to make differences easier to spot.
Learner examples
In this class we use a synopsis of the Gospels.
Ezen a kurzuson az evangéliumok szinopszisát használjuk.
The synopsis shows the same story in four Bible books side by side.
A szinopszis egymás mellé rendezve mutatja ugyanazt a történetet a négy evangéliumból.
A synopsis helps students compare the texts quickly.
He bought a new synopsis for his theology course.
Common mistake:
Learners may assume this technical sense means only a normal "summary." In biblical and scholarly contexts, a "synopsis" often means a printed layout that shows full or nearly full texts in columns, not just a short summary.
Meaning
parallel display of related texts
Collocations
Gospel synopsis
|synopsis of the Gospels
|Greek synopsis
|synopsis of parallel passages
|synopsis of the Synoptic Gospels
Synonyms
parallel text (General term for texts printed side by side; not limited to biblical studies.)
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harmony (In biblical studies, a related term, but often aims to combine or reconcile accounts rather than just place them in parallel.)
Antonyms
single-column text (Presents only one continuous text instead of multiple passages in parallel.)
Themes
religion
|academia
|education
Definition
A special book or table that shows similar texts next to each other, often parts of the Bible, so people can compare them easily.
A scholarly book or chart that places related passages or events, especially from the Gospels or other similar texts, in parallel columns so they can be compared side by side.
Grammar
Dictionary form
synopsis
IPA
GB/sɪnˈɑpsɪs/
US/sɪnˈɑpsɪs/
Syllables & stress
syn - op - sis (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (op)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: synopsis
- Plural: synopses
Word family
Expressions
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