OPTIMUM

optimum, optimal

(adjective) most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied; ā€œan optimum return on capitalā€; ā€œoptimal concentration of a drugā€

optimum

(noun) most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

optimum (plural optima or optimums)

The best or most favorable condition, or the greatest amount or degree possible under specific sets of comparable circumstances.

Adjective

optimum (not comparable)

The best or most advantageous; surpassing all others.

Synonyms: best, ideal, optimal

Source: Wiktionary



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22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ā€˜the father of the brideā€™ instead of ā€˜the brideā€™s fatherā€™


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