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Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of magnum opus, a Latin phrase meaning "great work" or "masterpiece". Find out how to use it in different contexts and domains, such as literature, music, art, and more.
Magnum opus is a Latin phrase meaning the most important piece of work done by a writer or artist. Learn how to use it in sentences and see synonyms, related words and translations.
MAGNUM OPUS meaning: 1. the most important piece of work done by a writer or artist: 2. the most important piece of…. Learn more.
noun. a great work of art or literature, esp the greatest single work of an artist. magnum opus. The most important work in a person's career, especially in literature, art, or scholarship: “ Moby Dick was Melville 's magnum opus.”. From Latin, meaning “great work.”.
Definition of magnum opus noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Your magnum opus is your greatest piece of work. The Mona Lisa might have been Leonardo da Vinci's magnum opus, but your magnum opus is your western omelette.
MAGNUM OPUS meaning: a great work the greatest achievement of an artist or writer
