Magnum opus

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun

English

Etymology

From Latin, magnum opus "great work".

Pronunciation

	General American	Received Pronunciation
IPA	/ˈmæɡnəm ˈoʊpəs/	/ˈ/
SAMPA	/"m{gn@m "oUp@s/	/"/

Noun

magnum opus (plural magna opera)

1. A great work of literacy or art.
2. Such a work seen as its maker's greatest, representing their major life effort.
3. (figuratively) The main focus of an essay or other short work.