optimum Definition

optimum
noun

optimums, optima
1. ) the condition, situation, amount or level, etc that is the most favourable or gives the best results.

Thesaurus: best, ideal, top, zenith, peak.

adj

1. Best or most favourable.

Thesaurus: best, choice, ideal, perfect, maximum, highest, superlative; Antonym: worst.

Etymology: 19c: Latin, neuter of optimus best.