Definition of OPTIMUM

optimum

Meanings

Plural: optima, optimums

Noun

  • most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances
  • The best or most favorable condition, or the greatest amount or degree possible under specific sets of comparable circumstances.
  • Any long period of time marked by a persistently warm climate; a climatic optimum.

Adjective Satellite

  • most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied
    • "an optimum return on capital"

Adj

  • The best or most advantageous; surpassing all others.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

best, ideal, optimal

Scrabble Score: 13

optimum is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
optimum is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
optimum is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

optimum is a valid Words With Friends word