"What's the plural of synopsis?"
The plural of synopsis is synopses.
Definition of synopsis:
A synopsis is a brief summary or overview of a book, movie, play, or other work of fiction or nonfiction.
Is Synopsis Singular or Plural?
The plural of "synopsis" is "synopses." The word "synopsis" comes from the Greek word "σύνοψις" (synopsis), which means "a general view" or "a summary."
The word was borrowed into English in the 18th century a nd it was first used in the meaning of summary of a omato or play.
The plural form "synopses" is formed according to a common pattern in words of Greek origin ending in -is by changing the ending to -es. This pattern can be found in words such as "analysis" (plural: "analyses"), "basis" (plural: "bases"), and "crisis" (plural: "crises").
Plural of Synopsis Example Sentences
"The synopsis of the latest blockbuster movie 'Inception' describes the story of a team of criminals who enter the dreams of other people to steal their secrets"
In this example, "synopsis" is being used to refer to the summary of a single work, the movie 'Inception'
"The synopses of the three plays by William Shakespeare included in the theater company's season are brief summaries of 'Romeo and Juliet', 'Hamlet' and 'Macbeth'."
In this example, "synopses" is being used to refer to the summaries of multiple works, the three plays by William Shakespeare.
"As part of my literature course, I have been assigned to read several novels, and I have written synopses of each one, including 'Pride and Prejudice', 'Brave New World', and 'The Catcher in the Rye'."
In this example, "synopses" is being used to refer to the summaries of multiple works, several novels which are assigned for a literature course.
Fun Fact:
Many modern books and movies have adopted a new trend called "elevator pitch" where the story is explained in short and concise manner, often referred as an "elevator pitch" because it can be delivered in the time it takes to ride an elevator.
This makes synopses and pitches to be compelling and easy to understand, in a way that entices readers or producers to want to learn more about the book or project.
