magnum opus

English - Turkish

Definition of magnum opus in English Turkish dictionary

şaheser

{i} en büyük eser

i., edeb., güz. san. başyapıt, şaheser

English - English

Definition of magnum opus in English English dictionary

The best, most popular, or most renowned achievement of an author or artist, representing his major life effort

A great work of literature or art, a masterpiece

a great work of art or literature

{i} great work, masterpiece

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'. the most important piece of work by a writer or artist

Hyphenation

mag·num o·pus

Turkish pronunciation

mägnım ōpıs

Synonyms

masterpiece, seminal work, crowning achievement, great work, jewel, major work, masterstroke, masterwork, monumental work, piece de resistance, showpiece, tour de force

Pronunciation

/ˈmagnəm ˈōpəs/ /ˈmæɡnəm ˈoʊpəs/

Etymology

[ 'mag-n&m ] (noun.) 1788. From Latin magnum opus (“great work”).The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language