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optimum Definition

op·ti·mum (äp′tə məm)

noun pl. -·mums or -·ma-mə

  1. the best or most favorable degree, condition, amount, etc.
  2. Biol. the amount of heat, light, moisture, food, etc. most favorable for growth and reproduction

Etymology: L, neut. of optimus, best < ops, power, riches: for IE base see opus

adjective

most favorable or desirable; best; optimal

optimum Synonyms

optimum

modif.

select, choice, maximum; see best 1, excellent.

optimum Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • escape: Adding a small random amount to the weights in a neural network, in an attempt to escape a local optima in error space.

Adjective modifier

  • local: Adding a small random amount to the weights in a neural network, in an attempt to escape a local optima in error space.
  • climatic: Indications are that farming practice was essentially pastoral except during climatic optima.
  • multiple: Thus, they can be applied to large, complex problems that are non-linear with multiple local optima.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • have: AMG has a pH optimum of about 4.0 and a temperature optimum of 75 °C.

Modifies a noun

  • nutrition: For optimum nutrition you may also wish to supplement their diet with a daily multi.
  • comfort: The RS 130 combines optimum comfort with a captivating surround sound experience.
  • pH: Maintaining rumen acidity within the optimum pH 6.0 to 6.5 range is also critical to feed efficiency.
  • efficiency: All trips are accompanied by two professional guides for optimum efficiency, catering for a maximum of 14 people per vehicle.
  • performance: We even design our printers for optimum performance with recycled paper.
  • ripeness: The fleshy well-rounded mouthfeel derives from grapes harvested at optimum ripeness.

Modifying Another Word

  • below: It is extremely important that alarms are raised when conditions fall below optimum.
  • near: Consequently, if we know what constitutes a good architecture, it seems reasonable to expect all modern architectures to be near optimum.
  • thus: Thus optimum seizure control, especially where there are convulsive seizures and/or falls, remains a primary goal when considering bone health.

Noun used with modifier

  • storage: Three modes of operation and storage Optimum portability and image storage are critical for the professional photographer.

Used with adjective complement

  • achieve: Emphasis was put on the high fiber diet needed by rabbits to achieve optimum GI tract motility.
  • ensure: As in paint, solvents ensure optimum drying essential for today's high speed presses.
  • provide: Are there external side mounted and rear view mirrors on the vehicles to provide optimum all round visibility?
  • give: The cameras have been designed to overcome the problems associated with headlight glare and give optimum 24 hour performance.

Preposition: in

  • space: Adding a small random amount to the weights in a neural network, in an attempt to escape a local optima in error space.