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optimum

/ˈɒp.tɪ.məm/

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adjective

/ˈɒp.tɪ.məm/B2formal
  • ruОписывает наилучшее или наиболее благоприятное состояние, уровень или количество для достижения определённого результата.

Describes the best or most favorable condition, level, or amount for achieving a particular result.

  1. Best or most favorableB2formal

    The most desirable or advantageous outcome or condition, given the circumstances or limitations.

    ruОптимальный

    • The team worked to find the optimum solution for the budget constraints.
    • This temperature is optimum for the growth of the bacteria.
    • We need to achieve optimum performance with the available resources.

    Synonymsadvantageousbestexcellentfavorableidealoptimalpeakperfectprime

    Antonymsleastworst

Forms
  • more optimum comparative form
  • most optimum superlative form

noun

/ˈɒp.tɪ.məm/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее наиболее благоприятные условия или наибольшую степень или количество, возможные при данных обстоятельствах.

A noun referring to the most favorable conditions or the greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances.

  1. Best possible conditionB2formal

    The most favorable or advantageous state, degree, or amount achievable in a given situation.

    ruОптимум

    • The plant grows best at an optimum of 25 degrees Celsius.
    • We need to find the optimum between cost and quality.
    • The athlete trained to reach her physical optimum.

    Synonymsacmeapogeebestclimaxculminationheightidealpeakperfectionpinnacleprimesummittopzenith

    Antonymspessimumworst

Forms
  • optima plural form
  • optimums plural form
  • optima's possessive plural form
  • optimums' possessive plural form
  • optimum's possessive singular form