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optimum definition

op·ti·mum (äp′tə məm)

noun pl. optimums -·mums or optima -·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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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