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View usage for: (ɒptɪməm) or optimal adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]The optimum or optimal level or state of something is the best level or state that it could achieve. [formal] Aim to do some physical activity three times a week for optimum health. ...regions in which optimal conditions for farming can be created. Synonyms: ideal, best, highest, finest More Synonyms of optimum optimum in British English (ˈɒptɪməm) nounWord forms: plural -ma (-mə) or -mums1. a condition, degree, amount or compromise that produces the best possible result adjective2. most favourable or advantageous; best optimum conditions Word origin C19: from Latin: the best (thing), from optimus best; see optimismoptimum in American English (ˈɑptəməm) nounWord forms: plural ˈoptimums or ˈoptima (ˈɑptəmə)1. the best or most favorable degree, condition, amount, etc. 2. Biology the amount of heat, light, moisture, food, etc. most favorable for growth and reproduction adjective3. most favorable or desirable; best; optimal Word origin L, neut. of optimus, best < ops, power, riches: for IE base see opus Examples of 'optimum' in a sentenceoptimum That is not a recipe for optimum results in the long run.It is likely to be a much better indicator of how much weight you should be carrying for optimum long-term health.The body cannot make them but they are vital for optimum health.Patients wait around six weeks for optimum results.This distance on easy ground could be his optimum conditions.Is your lifestyle conducive to optimum health?Maintaining the skin in optimum condition is a main preoccupation.He is at his best in big fields over a mile so gets his optimum conditions today.Meditation is simply a technique to provide you with the optimum conditions for practising the skill of mindfulness.Switzerland is renowned for coaxing people back to optimum health and happiness through its fresh mountain air and clinics.Consequently, companies are likely to undertake less than the optimum amount of research.Well drawn and at his optimum trip, he can bounce back.Three or four subsequent treatments are required for optimum results; will last two years.Back to her optimum trip, she should return to winning ways.Sure, it may not always get things right or deliver optimum results.On the other hand, he found no limit to the potential optimum size for a cattle ranch.Where can we find reliable information on the optimum size of schools, particularly with reference to multicultural ones?Back at what is likely to prove his optimum trip, he is well worth his chance in this higher grade.So what's an optimum size?Derby and the results showed he had less than a one per cent chance of staying and that a mile and a quarter was his optimum trip.For optimum results, let it dry for a few minutes before applying make-up. In other languagesoptimum British English: optimum ADJECTIVE The optimum or optimal level or state of something is the best level or state that it could achieve. Aim to do some physical activity three times a week for optimum health. - American English: optimum
- Brazilian Portuguese: ótimo
- Chinese: 最佳的
- European Spanish: óptimo
- French: optimum
- German: optimal
- Italian: ottimale
- Japanese: 最高の
- Korean: 최적의
- European Portuguese: ótimo
- Latin American Spanish: óptimo
Chinese translation of 'optimum' adj - [conditions, number, size etc]
最佳的 (zuì jiā de)
Definition most favourable or advantageous how to make the optimum use of resources Synonyms highest finest choicest peak first-class flawless most excellent A1 or A-one (informal) most favourable or advantageous Opposites lowest , least , poorest , worst , minimal , inferior Additional synonymsDefinition most excellent of a particular group, category, etc. He was the best player in the world for most of the 1950s. Synonyms finest, leading, top, chief, supreme, principal, first, foremost, superlative, pre-eminent, unsurpassed, most accomplished, most skilful, most excellent, golden, outstandingDefinition of the best quality They were dealing with a first-rate professional. Synonyms excellent, outstanding, first class, exceptional, mean (slang), topping (British, slang), top, tops (slang), prime, cool (informal), crack (slang), cracking (British, informal), crucial (slang), exclusive, superb, mega (slang), sovereign, dope (slang), sick (slang), world-class, admirable, wicked (slang), def (slang), superlative, second to none, top-notch (informal), brill (informal), tiptop, bodacious (slang, US), boffo (slang), the dog's bollocks (taboo, slang), jim-dandy (slang), A1 or A-one (informal), bitchin' (US, slang), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal) Definition first in time, place, or importance He was one of the world's foremost scholars. Synonyms leading, best, first, top, highest, front, chief, prime, primary, supreme, initial, most important, principal, paramount, inaugural, pre-eminent, headmost Additional synonymsDefinition very good an outstanding tennis player Synonyms excellent, good, great (informal), important, special, fine, noted, champion, celebrated, brilliant, impressive, superb, distinguished, well-known, prominent, superior, first-class, exceptional, notable, world-class, exquisite, admirable, eminent, exemplary, first-rate, stellar (informal), superlative, top-notch (informal), mean (slang), sick (slang), pre-eminent, meritorious, estimable, tiptop, A1 or A-one (informal), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Definition excellent in all respects This is a perfect time to buy a house. Synonyms excellent, ideal, supreme, superb, splendid, sublime, superlativeDefinition outstanding He is the pre-eminent political figure in the country. Synonyms outstanding, supreme, paramount, chief, excellent, distinguished, superior, renowned, foremost, consummate, predominant, transcendent, unrivalled, incomparable, peerless, unsurpassed, unequalled, matchlessDefinition the superlative form of an adjective or adverb Some superlative wines are made in this region. Synonyms supreme, excellent, outstanding, highest, greatest, crack (slang), magnificent, surpassing, consummate, stellar (informal), unparalleled, transcendent, unrivalled, peerless, unsurpassed, matchless, of the highest order, of the first water Definition of highest status or power The group conspired to seize supreme power. Synonyms paramount, surpassing, superlative, prevailing, sovereign, predominant, incomparable, mother of all (informal), unsurpassed, matchless |