magnum opus

Meaning

1. A great or important work of literature, music or art, a masterpiece.
2. The best, most popular, or most renowned achievement of an author or artist, representing their major life effort.
3. The process of working with the prima materia to create the philosopher's stone.

Synonyms

masterpiece

Translations

Meisterwerk

grand œuvre

grande œuvre

magnum opus

opus magnum

meesterwerk

meesterstuk

obra maestra

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌmæɡnəm ˈəʊpəs/

Etymology

From Latin magnum opus (“great work”).