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Optimum

//ˈɑptɪməm// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    The best or most advantageous; surpassing all others. not-comparable

    "optimum conditions for climbing"

Adjective
  1. 1
    most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    The best or most favorable condition, or the greatest amount or degree possible under specific sets of comparable circumstances.
  2. 2
    most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances wordnet
  3. 3
    Any long period of time marked by a persistently warm climate; a climatic optimum.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From New Latin, neuter of Latin optimus (“best, very good”), from the root in ops (“work”) or omnis (“all”).

Etymology 2

From New Latin, neuter of Latin optimus (“best, very good”), from the root in ops (“work”) or omnis (“all”).

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