optimum
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Also seen as: optima · optimums
Sense 1
The best or most favorable condition, or the greatest amount or degree possible under specific sets of comparable circumstances.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Any long period of time marked by a persistently warm climate; a climatic optimum.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
The best or most advantageous; surpassing all others.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “optimum” mean?
The best or most favorable condition, or the greatest amount or degree possible under specific sets of comparable circumstances.
Is “optimum” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.