optimum
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noun \ˈäp-tə-məm\ plural op·ti·ma\-mə\ also op·ti·mums
Definition of OPTIMUM
1
: the amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end; especially : the most favorable condition for the growth and reproduction of an organism
2
: greatest degree attained or attainable under implied or specified conditions
— optimum adjective
See Examples of OPTIMUM
- The substances were mixed in various proportions until an optimum was reached.
Origin of OPTIMUM
Latin
First Known Use: 1879
Other Biology Terms
op·ti·mum
noun \ˈäp-tə-məm\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; op·ti·ma \-mə\ (audio pronunciation)also ; op·ti·mums
Medical Definition of OPTIMUM
1
: the amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end; especially : the most favorable condition for the growth and reproduction of an organism
2
: greatest degree attained or attainable under implied or specified conditions
—optimum adjective
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