Select the most appropriate meaning for the following word from the given options:
"Magnum Opus"
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Master piece
Word: Magnum Opus
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Origin: Latin
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Literal meaning: “Great work”
(1) Bad writing
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Meaning: Writing that is of poor quality.
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Not correct — Magnum opus means something excellent, not bad.
(2) Magnetic field of oxygen
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Meaning: A scientific phrase unrelated to literature or art
(3) Best opera
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Meaning: The greatest musical performance.
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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
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Meaning: The greatest or most important work of an artist, writer, or creator.
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Example: The Mona Lisa is Leonardo da Vinci’s magnum opus.
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Correct — It perfectly matches the meaning “masterpiece.”