optimum

Meanings

• adjective

  The highest level or degree; the best.

  - "The optimum temperature for baking a cake is 350 degrees Fahrenheit."
  - "Finding the optimum solution to a problem is crucial."

• noun

  The most favorable condition or time.

  - "The optimum moment for planting seeds is in the spring."
  - "The optimum time for a business to expand is during a period of economic growth."

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Synonyms

best , ideal , optimal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with optimum
chyme , dime , prime , time

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Variants

List of all variants of optimum that leads to same result
optima , optimum , optimums , sub-optimum , suboptimum

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'optimum' meaning 'best, highest, or greatest'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'optimum' is often used in wine tasting to describe the perfect condition for enjoying a particular wine.

2. In statistics, the term 'optimum' is used to describe the value of a function that minimizes or maximizes the function's value.

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Related Concepts

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1. Optimal: A term often used synonymously with 'optimum' to describe the best possible outcome or solution.

2. Optimization: The process of finding the best possible solution to a problem or maximizing efficiency.

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Culture

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The term 'optimum' has been used extensively in various fields such as mathematics, physics, engineering, and economics to describe the best possible outcome or solution.

How to Memorize "optimum"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'optimum' with the idea of perfection or excellence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Opt for the Best' to remember the meaning of 'optimum'.

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