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- [op-tuh-muh m]
- /ˈɒp tə məm/
- /ˈɒp.tɪ.məm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [op-tuh-muh m]
- /ˈɒp tə məm/
Definitions of optimum word
- noun plural optimum 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 optimum the greatest degree or best result obtained or obtainable under specific conditions. 1
- adjective optimum most favorable or desirable; best: optimum conditions. 1
- noun optimum The most favorable conditions or level for growth, reproduction, or success. 1
- noun optimum best that is possible 1
- noun optimum best possible; optimal 1
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Origin of optimum
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 Optimum
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optimum 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".
optimum usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for optimum
adj optimum
- a1 — in good health; physically fit
- ace — An ace is a playing card with a single symbol on it. In most card games, the ace of a particular suit has either the highest or the lowest value of the cards in that suit.
- capital — Capital is a large sum of money which you use to start a business, or which you invest in order to make more money.
- choice — If there is a choice of things, there are several of them and you can choose the one you want.
- choicest — an act or instance of choosing; selection: Her choice of a computer was made after months of research. His parents were not happy with his choice of friends.
adjective optimum
- top — Technical/Office Protocol
- finest — fines. Mining. crushed ore sufficiently fine to pass through a given screen. Compare short (def 29e). Agriculture. the fine bits of corn kernel knocked off during handling of the grain.
- prime — of the first importance; demanding the fullest consideration: a prime requisite.
- excellent — Used to indicate approval or pleasure.
Antonyms for optimum
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