conspectus

noun

con·spec·tus kən-ˈspek-təs

: a usually brief survey or summary (as of an extensive subject) often providing an overall view

: outline, synopsis

a book that could serve as a conspectus of the work thus far on the development of artificial intelligence

Etymology

Latin, sight, view, from conspicere

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of conspectus was in 1825

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Style

“Conspectus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conspectus. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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