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optimum

noun
/ˈɑptɪməm/US/ˈɒptɪməm/UK

Etymology

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

  1. derived from optimus — “best, very good”

Definitions

  1. The best or most favorable condition, or the greatest amount or degree possible under…

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

  2. Any long period of time marked by a persistently warm climate

    Any long period of time marked by a persistently warm climate; a climatic optimum.

  3. The best or most advantageous

    The best or most advantageous; surpassing all others.

    • optimum conditions for climbing

The neighborhood

Derived

climatic optimum, global optimum, Little Optimum, local optimum, suboptimum

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