The difference between Conspectus and Synopsis

When used as nouns, conspectus means a detailed survey or overview of a subject, whereas synopsis means a brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table.


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  1. Conspectus as a noun:

    A detailed survey or overview of a subject.

  1. Synopsis as a noun (authorship):

    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.

  2. Synopsis as a noun (Orthodoxy):

    A prayer book for use by the laity of the church.

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