"general picture" vs "conspectus"

Yes. It is correct, for conspectus is synonymous with synopsis.

You could, but most of your readers wouldn't understand this uncommon word.

Thank you.

MIGconspectus

I have never heard or seen this word. I didn't even know it was a word. You couldn't get me to use it for love nor money.

You couldn't get me to use it for love nor money.

You have to use it.

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MIGYou have to use it

What do you mean y that? Nobody is obliged to use any word. particularly not one so rare that most native speakers don't know it.

What do you mean y that? Nobody is obliged to use any word. particularly not one so rare that most native speakers don't know it.

Always non-native speakers are forced to use words that natives use.
For once , let's do it in reverse.

MIGAlways non-native speakers are forced to use words that natives use.

You are not forced to do anything but, if you want to understand and speak English, then you need to learn words.

if you want to understand and speak English, then you need to learn words.

Now , i can't disagree with you.