optimum, optimal
(adjective) most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied; “an optimum return on capital”; “optimal concentration of a drug”
optimum
(noun) most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances
Source: WordNet® 3.1
optimum (plural optima or optimums)
The best or most favorable condition, or the greatest amount or degree possible under specific sets of comparable circumstances.
optimum (not comparable)
The best or most advantageous; surpassing all others.
Synonyms: best, ideal, optimal
Source: Wiktionary
22 November 2024
(noun) (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.
