Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Magnum"
The meaning of "Magnum" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does magnum mean?
A:
It's Latin for "great." It's used in English in a few different contexts. It can mean a gun that fires cartridges more powerful than normal for its caliber. A "magnum opus" is a "great work," the greatest thing someone ever produces in their career.
Q:
What does "a cheap magnum of Chardonnay" in "Well, it smells like you've been working on a cheap magnum of Chardonnay." mean?
A:
A "magnum" is a size of wine bottle (1.5L), which is twice as large as a normal wine bottle (750mL)
"Cheap" is either referring to it being inexpensive, but probably more likely referring to it being low quality
"Cheap" is either referring to it being inexpensive, but probably more likely referring to it being low quality
Q:
What does magnum opus mean?
A:
It's Latin for "great work." It means the greatest thing someone creates in their career.
Q:
What does magnum opus mean?
A:
Magnum opus is latin and means big or great work.
The term magnum opus is usually given to the creative work of an artist (writer, painter ...), widely conisdered to be his/her finest work and/or greatest achievement.
The term magnum opus is usually given to the creative work of an artist (writer, painter ...), widely conisdered to be his/her finest work and/or greatest achievement.
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