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    mag·num o·pus
    /ˌmaɡnəm ˈōpəs/

    noun

    • 1. a large and important work of art, music, or literature, especially one regarded as the most important work of an artist or writer.

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › magnum opusMagnum opus Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of MAGNUM OPUS is a great work; especially : the greatest achievement of an artist or writer. How to use magnum opus in a sentence. Did you know?

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMAGNUM OPUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    MAGNUM OPUS definition: 1. the most important piece of work done by a writer or artist: 2. the most important piece of…. Learn more.

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    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.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMAGNUM OPUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    MAGNUM OPUS meaning: 1. the most important piece of work done by a writer or artist: 2. the most important piece of…. Learn more.

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    Magnum opus definition: a great work, especially the chief work of a writer or artist. See examples of MAGNUM OPUS used in a sentence.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMAGNUM OPUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Definition of 'magnum opus' Word Frequency. magnum opus. singular noun [oft poss NOUN] A magnum opus is the greatest or most important work produced by a writer, artist, musician, or academic. ...Gadamer's magnum opus 'Truth and Method'. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word Frequency.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionmagnum opus - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

    a large and important work of art, literature or music, especially one that people think is the best work ever produced by that artist, writer, etc. The author produced his magnum opus just before he died. Topics Literature and writing c2, Art c2. Word Origin. Want to learn more?

  9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › magnumMagnum opus Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    MAGNUM OPUS meaning: a great work the greatest achievement of an artist or writer

  10. www.oed.com › dictionary › magnum-opus_nmagnum opus, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    The earliest known use of the noun magnum opus is in the late 1700s. OED's earliest evidence for magnum opus is from 1784, in New & General Biographical Dictionary. magnum opus is a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: Latin magnum opus.

  11. www.yourdictionary.com › magnum-opusMagnum Opus Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Magnum Opus definition: A great work, especially a literary or artistic masterpiece.