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JadziaDax · 11-12-2003, 01:05 AM

The Word of the Day for November 12 is:

opusculum • \oh-PUSS-kyuh-lum\ • (noun) a minor work (as of literature)

A little more information about today’s word:
"Opusculum" (which is often used in its plural form, "opuscula") comes from Latin, where it serves as the diminutive form of the noun "opus," meaning "work." In English, "opus" can refer to any literary or artistic work (though it often specifically refers to a musical piece). Logically, then, "opusculum" refers to a short or minor work. ("Opusculum" isn't restricted to music though. In fact, it is most often used for literary works.) The Latin plural of "opus" is "opera," which gave us (via Italian) the word we know for a musical production consisting primarily of vocal pieces performed with orchestral accompaniment. We can also attribute to "opus" our verb "operate."

My sentence:
Between the publication of his two most famous novels, the author released a slim opusculum documenting his experiences teaching English in Italy.

Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 10th Edition.

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11-12-2003, 01:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
JadziaDax Loser Location: who the fuck cares?	Word of the day November 12 The Word of the Day for November 12 is: opusculum • \oh-PUSS-kyuh-lum\ • (noun) a minor work (as of literature) A little more information about today’s word: "Opusculum" (which is often used in its plural form, "opuscula") comes from Latin, where it serves as the diminutive form of the noun "opus," meaning "work." In English, "opus" can refer to any literary or artistic work (though it often specifically refers to a musical piece). Logically, then, "opusculum" refers to a short or minor work. ("Opusculum" isn't restricted to music though. In fact, it is most often used for literary works.) The Latin plural of "opus" is "opera," which gave us (via Italian) the word we know for a musical production consisting primarily of vocal pieces performed with orchestral accompaniment. We can also attribute to "opus" our verb "operate." My sentence: Between the publication of his two most famous novels, the author released a slim opusculum documenting his experiences teaching English in Italy. Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 10th Edition. Next sentence?