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mag·num opus

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. magnum opusnoun

    a great work of art or literature

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  1. magnum opusnoun

    The greatest work or achievement of a particular artist, writer, or other individual.

Wiktionary

  1. magnum opusnoun

    A great work of literature or art, a masterpiece.

  2. magnum opusnoun

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

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  1. magnum opus

    A magnum opus is an individual's greatest piece of work or achievement, often referring to a work of art, literature, or music. It can also refer to the most significant or influential work in a person's career, which has considerable significance or reputation.

Wikidata

  1. Magnum opus

    Magnum opus, from the Latin meaning "great work", refers to the largest, and perhaps the best, greatest, most popular, or most renowned achievement of a writer, artist, composer, or craftsman.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of magnum opus in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of magnum opus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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