Lexic.us

Definition of Optimum

1. Adjective. Most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied. "Optimal concentration of a drug"

2. Noun. Most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances.

Definition of Optimum

1. Noun. The best or most favorable condition, or the greatest amount or degree possible under specific sets of comparable circumstances. ¹

2. Adjective. best or most advantageous; surpassing all others ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Optimum

1. the most favorable condition for obtaining a given result [n -MA or -MUMS]

Medical Definition of Optimum

1. The best or most suitable; e.g., denoting the dose of a remedy likely to give most benefit with fewest side effects, the temperature or pH at which an enzyme has maximal activity. Origin: L. Ntr. Sing. Of optimus, best (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Optimum

optimist optimistic optimistically optimists optimity optimizable optimization optimization problem optimizations optimize

optimized optimizer optimizers optimizes optimizing optimum (current term) optimum dose optimum pH optimum temperature optimums

optineurin opting opting in opting out option optionable optionaire optionaires optional

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