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optimums

Variant of optimum

noun pl. optimums or optima

  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

adjective

most favorable or desirable; best; optimal

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2010 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio. Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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