optimum

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
13
Words With Friends
17
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/ˈɑptɪməm/
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/ˈɑptɪməm/ · /ˈɒptɪməm/

Definition of optimum

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. The best or most favorable condition, or the greatest amount or degree possible under specific sets of comparable circumstances.
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noun

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

adj

  1. (not-comparable)The best or most advantageous; surpassing all others.
    “optimum conditions for climbing”

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Etymology

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

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