optimum

noun
UK: /ˈɒptɪməm/
US: /ˈɑːptɪməm/

  1. The best or most favorable point, degree, or amount for a particular purpose or situation.

    1. This is the optimum temperature for plant growth.
    2. The company is trying to find the optimum balance between cost and quality in their products.

Synonyms

best ideal peak optimal finest supreme
optimum adjective

  1. Most favorable or desirable; the best possible.

    1. We need to find the optimum solution.
    2. The athlete trained hard to achieve optimum performance in the competition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "optimum" is /ˈɒptɪməm/ in British English and /ˈɑːptɪməm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "optimum": best, ideal, peak, optimal, finest, supreme.

Example usage of "optimum": "This is the optimum temperature for plant growth.". More examples on the page.