optimum

op·ti·mum  (pt-mm)

n. pl. op·ti·ma (-m) or op·ti·mums

1. The point at which the condition, degree, or amount of something is the most favorable.

2. Biology The most favorable condition for growth and reproduction.

adj.

Most favorable or advantageous; best.

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[Latin, neuter sing. of optimus, best; see op- in Indo-European roots.]

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optimum [ˈɒptɪməm]

n pl -ma [-mə], -mums

a condition, degree, amount or compromise that produces the best possible result

adj

most favourable or advantageous; best optimum conditions

[from Latin: the best (thing), from optimus best; see optimism]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	optimum - most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances goodness, good - that which is pleasing or valuable or useful; "weigh the good against the bad"; "among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization"
Adj.	1.	optimum - most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied; "an optimum return on capital"; "optimal concentration of a drug" optimal best - (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities; "the best film of the year"; "the best solution"; "the best time for planting"; "wore his best suit"

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optimum optimal

adjective ideal, best, highest, finest, choicest, perfect, supreme, peak, outstanding, first-class, foremost, first-rate, flawless, superlative, pre-eminent, most excellent, A1 or A-one (informal), most favourable or advantageous how to make the optimum use of resources
lowest, least, poorest, worst, minimal, inferior

Translations

optimum [ˈɒptɪməm]

A. ADJ [level, number] → óptimo
in optimum conditions → en las condiciones óptimas or más favorables
within the optimum time → dentro del tiempo ideal
for optimum health → para gozar de buena salud

B. N (optimums or optima (pl)) [ˈɒptɪmə] the optimum → lo óptimo, lo mejor
they are not functioning at their optimum → no están funcionando lo mejor que pueden, no están funcionando al nivel óptimo

optimum [ˈɒptɪməm] adj [conditions, rate, amount] → optimal(e), optimum

optimum

adj → optimal; results, conditions also → bestmöglich; for optimum health → für beste Gesundheit

n pl <optima or -s> → Optimum nt; at an optimum → optimal

optimum [ˈɒptɪməm]

1. adj → ottimale

2. n (optimums or optima 'Aptim& (pl)) → optimum m inv, condizioni fpl ottimali

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optimum [ˈɒptɪməm]

1. adj → ottimale

2. n (optimums or optima 'Aptim& (pl)) → optimum m inv, condizioni fpl ottimali