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- US Pronunciation
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- [op-tuh-muh m]
- /ˈɒp tə məm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [op-tuh-muh m]
- /ˈɒp tə məm/
Definitions of optima word
- noun plural optima the best or most favorable point, degree, amount, etc., as of temperature, light, and moisture for the growth or reproduction of an organism. 1
- noun plural optima the greatest degree or best result obtained or obtainable under specific conditions. 1
- adjective optima most favorable or desirable; best: optimum conditions. 1
- noun optima Plural form of optimum. 1
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Origin of optima
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < Latin: noun use of neuter of optimus best, suppletive superlative of bonus good
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Parts of speech for Optima
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optima popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
optima usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for optima
adjective optima
- bests — of the highest quality, excellence, or standing: the best work; the best students.
- ideals — a conception of something in its perfection.
- tops — pertaining to, situated at, or forming the top; highest; uppermost; upper: the top shelf.
- aces — a playing card or die marked with or having the value indicated by a single spot: He dealt me four aces in the first hand.
- capitals — Plural form of capital.
noun optima
- goals — the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end.
Top questions with optima
- how much is a kia optima?
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