'synopsis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'σύνοψις' (synopsis), where 'σύν' (syn) meant 'together' and 'ὄψις' (opsis) meant 'view'.

'σύνοψις' transformed into the Latin word 'synopsis', and eventually became the modern English word 'synopsis'.

Initially, it meant 'a general view', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a brief summary'.