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Synthesis vs Synopsis - What's the difference?

synthesis | synopsis |

As nouns the difference between synthesis and synopsis

is that synthesis is the formation of something complex or coherent by combining simpler things 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.

synthesis

Noun

(syntheses)
  • The formation of something complex or coherent by combining simpler things.
  • (chemistry) The reaction of elements or compounds to form more complex compounds.
  • (logic) A deduction from the general to the particular.
  • (philosophy) The combination of thesis and antithesis.
  • (military) In intelligence usage, the examining and combining of processed information with other information and intelligence for final interpretation; (JP 1-02).
  • (rhetoric) An apt arrangement of elements of a text, especially for euphony.
  • Antonyms

    * analysis * hypothesis

    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

    See also

    * bird's-eye view