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English

Etymology

From Latin optimum#Latin|optimum

Noun

optimum, plural optima or optimums

the best or most favorable condition, or the greatest amount or degree possible under specific circumstances

Translations

French: optimum
German: Optimum

Adjective

optimum

best or most advantageous; surpassing all others

Translations

French: optimal

Related terms

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Latin

Etymology

From optare, ‘choose, prefer’.

Adjective

optimum n, optimus m, optima f

best; neuter singular nominative and accusative form of optimus, superlative of bonus, good.

fa:optimum fr:optimum hu:optimum ta:optimum vi:optimum tr:optimum zh:optimum

GNU Project's publication of CIDE, the Collaborative International Dictionary of English optimum \optimum\ adj.
Best possible or most desirable; -- usually under a
restriction expressed or implied; as, an optimum return on
capital; optimum concentration of a drug; an optimum result.

Syn: optimal.
[WordNet 1.5]

GNU Project's publication of CIDE, the Collaborative International Dictionary of English optimum \optimum\ n.
The most favorable condition, greatest degree, or largest
amount possible under given circumstances.
[WordNet 1.5]

WordNet optimum
adj : most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or
implied; "an optimum return on capital"; "optimal
concentration of a drug" [syn: optimal]
n : most favorable condition or greatest degree or amount
possible under given circumstances
[also: optima (pl)]

Moby Dictionary
best , capital , champion , choice , chosen , cream , elect , elite ,
excellent , exceptional , exemplar , extraordinary , fat , finest ,
first-class , first-rate , flower , for the best , greatest ,
handpicked , ideal , matchless , model , nonesuch , nonpareil , optimal ,
paragon , paramount , peerless , perfect , perfection , pick , picked ,
prime , prize , queen , quintessence , quintessential , select ,
sterling , superlative , supreme , surpassing , the best ,
the best ever , the tops , the very best , unexcelled , unique ,
unmatchable , unmatched , unparalleled , unsurpassed , very best