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op⋅ti⋅mum

  [op-tuh-muhm] noun, plural -ma  [-muh] , -mums, adjective
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–noun
1. the best or most favorable point, degree, amount, etc., as of temperature, light, and moisture for the growth or reproduction of an organism.
2. the greatest degree or best result obtained or obtainable under specific conditions.
–adjective
3. most favorable or desirable; best: optimum conditions.
Origin:
1875–80; < L: n. use of neut. of optimus best, suppletive superl. of bonus good

Synonyms:
3. ideal, perfect, optimal.
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op·ti·ma   (ŏp'tə-mə)   
n.  A plural of optimum.
op·ti·mum   (ŏp'tə-məm)   
n.   pl. op·ti·ma (-mə) or op·ti·mums

  1. The point at which the condition, degree, or amount of something is the most favorable.

  2. Biology The most favorable condition for growth and reproduction.

adj.  Most favorable or advantageous; best.

[Latin, neuter sing. of optimus, best; see op- in Indo-European roots.]
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Main Entry: op·ti·mum
Pronunciation: 'äp-t&-m&m
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural op·ti·ma /-m&/ also op·ti·mums
1 : the amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end; especially : the mostfavorable condition for the growth and reproduction of an organism
2 : greatest degree attained or attainable under implied or specified conditions —optimum adjective
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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