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optimum

 

[ หˆษ’ptษชmษ™m ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

in science

The most favorable conditions or level for the growth, development, or achievement of something.

Synonyms

best, ideal, peak, perfect, prime

Examples of usage

  • The plant was thriving in its optimum environment.
  • His performance reached its optimum level after months of training.
Context #2 | Adjective

in computing

Being the best or most effective possible.

Synonyms

best, ideal, most effective, peak, top

Examples of usage

  • The software was optimized for optimum performance.
  • She adjusted the settings for optimum results.

Translations

Translations of the word "optimum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รณtimo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฐเฅเคตเฅ‹เคคเฅเคคเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช optimal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ optimal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฟั‚ะธะผะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ optymalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€้ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท optimal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รณptimo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท optimal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ตœ์ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃู…ุซู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ optimรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ optimรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€ไฝณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ optimalen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fullkominn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ า›ะพะปะฐะนะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒžแƒขแƒ˜แƒ›แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ optimal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รณptimo

Word origin

The word 'optimum' originated from the Latin word 'optimus', which means 'best'. Over time, it has been used in various fields such as science, computing, and business to describe the most favorable or effective conditions. The concept of seeking the optimum has been a key principle in optimization theories and practices.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,405 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.