optimum

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English

Etymology

From New Latin, neuter of Latin optimus (best, very good), from the root or in ops (work), omnis (all).

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Noun

optimum (plural optima or optimums)

  1. The best or most favorable condition, or the greatest amount or degree possible under specific sets of comparable circumstances.
  2. (geology, paleontology, climatology) Any long period of time marked by a persistently warm climate; a climatic optimum.

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Adjective

optimum (not comparable)

  1. The best or most advantageous; surpassing all others.
    Synonyms: best, ideal, optimal
    optimum conditions for climbing

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Czech

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Noun

optimum n

  1. optimum

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  • optimum in Příruční slovník jazyka českého, 1935–1957
  • optimum in Slovník spisovného jazyka českého, 1960–1971, 1989
  • optimum in Internetová jazyková příručka

French

Noun

optimum m (plural optimums)

  1. optimum

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Latin

Adjective

optimum

  1. inflection of optimus:
    1. accusative masculine singular
    2. nominative/accusative/vocative neuter singular

Polish

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin optimum.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɔpˈti.mum/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -imum
  • Syllabification: op‧ti‧mum

Noun

optimum n

  1. optimum (the best or most favorable condition)

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  • optimum in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • optimum in Polish dictionaries at PWN