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Meisterwerk — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • magnum opus noun The greatest and most important work produced by an artist, writer or composer, usually the one they are remembered for.
  • masterpiece noun A work considered the finest example of its creator's skill or of its kind.
  • masterwork noun A piece done to prove possession of skill sufficient to be ranked a master.

Senses

Meisterwerk is used for these senses in English:

  • magnum opus A great or important work of literature, music or art, a masterpiece.
  • masterpiece A piece of work that has been given much critical praise, especially one that is considered the greatest work of a person's career.
  • masterwork A piece done to prove possession of skill sufficient to be ranked a master.

magnum opus — full definition

  1. noun The greatest and most important work produced by an artist, writer or composer, usually the one they are remembered for.
  2. noun Any large and demanding undertaking that represents someone's finest effort.

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