Oeuvre: meaning, definitions and examples
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oeuvre
[ หลvrษ ]
artistic work
Oeuvre refers to the complete works or body of work produced by an artist, composer, or writer. It encompasses all their creations and is often considered a reflection of their style, themes, and development as an artist.
Synonyms
body of work, creation, production, work.
Examples of usage
- The gallery displayed the entire oeuvre of the famous painter.
- Her latest novel adds to the oeuvre that has captivated readers for decades.
- Critics often analyze an artistโs oeuvre to understand their evolution.
- The documentary explored the oeuvre of the renowned composer.
Translations
Translations of the word "oeuvre" in other languages:
๐ต๐น obra
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Werk
๐ฎ๐ฉ karya
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฒะพััะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ dzieลo
๐ฏ๐ต ไฝๅ
๐ซ๐ท ลuvre
๐ช๐ธ obra
๐น๐ท eser
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนู ู
๐จ๐ฟ dรญlo
๐ธ๐ฐ dielo
๐จ๐ณ ไฝๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ delo
๐ฎ๐ธ verk
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะฝะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษsษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ obra
Etymology
The term 'oeuvre' is borrowed from French, where it means 'work' or 'creation'. Its origin can be traced back to the Latin word 'opus', which similarly means a work of art or a musical composition. The use of 'oeuvre' in English began around the late 19th century, reflecting a growing interest in the comprehensive study of artists and their complete body of work. Today, it is commonly used in the context of literature, visual arts, and music to summarize or discuss the totality of an artist's contributions.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #21,412, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 21409 patella
- 21410 depose
- 21411 disrespectful
- 21412 oeuvre
- 21413 effaced
- 21414 mulatto
- 21415 receptivity
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