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

Noun

pl -ma or -mums

the most favourable conditions or best compromise possible

Adjective

most favourable or advantageous; best: balance is a critical part of an optimum diet [Latin: the best (thing)]

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

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 << OPPOSITE worst

Translations

optimum [ˈɔptɪməm] adj → óptimo

optimum [ˈɔptɪməm] adj → optimum

optimum [ˈɔptɪməm] adj → optimal

optimum [ˈɔptɪməm] adj → ottimale