As nouns the difference between abridgement and synopsis
is that abridgement is alternate form of lang=en while synopsis is a brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.
synopsis
Noun
(synopses)
A brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.
(Orthodoxy) A prayer book for use by the laity of the church.
Synonyms
* (brief summary): abridgment, abstract, conspectus, outline, overview, summary
Related terms
* synoptic
* synoptical
* synoptically
* synoptist
See also
* bird's-eye view