Optimum

Origin

From New Latin, neuter of Latin optimus ("best, very good"), from root op in ops ("work"), omnis ("all").

Full definition of optimum

Noun

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

Related terms

• optimal
• optimise, optimize
• optimism
• optimist
• optimistic

Derived terms

• global optimum
• local optimum

Adjective

adjective

1. best or most advantageous; surpassing all others