Select the most appropriate meaning for the following word from the given options:

"Magnum Opus"

Master piece

The correct answer is Option (4) → Master piece

Word: Magnum Opus

• Origin: Latin

• Literal meaning: “Great work”

(1) Bad writing

• Meaning: Writing that is of poor quality.

•  Not correct — Magnum opus means something excellent, not bad.

(2) Magnetic field of oxygen

• Meaning: A scientific phrase unrelated to literature or art

(3) Best opera

• Meaning: The greatest musical performance.

• Not correct — Although opus can refer to a musical work, “magnum opus” is not limited to opera; it means the greatest work in any field.

(4) Masterpiece 

• Meaning: The greatest or most important work of an artist, writer, or creator.

• Example: The Mona Lisa is Leonardo da Vinci’s magnum opus.

• Correct — It perfectly matches the meaning “masterpiece.”