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optimum.

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

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɑptɪməm/General-American/ˈɒptɪməm/Received-Pronunciation
  1. The best or most favorable condition, or the greatest amount or degree possible under specific sets of comparable circumstances.

  2. Any long period of time marked by a persistently warm climate; a climatic optimum.

Where this word comes from

From New Latin, neuter of Latin optimus (“best, very good”), from the root in ops (“work”) or omnis (“all”).

adj/ˈɑptɪməm/General-American/ˈɒptɪməm/Received-Pronunciation
  1. The best or most advantageous; surpassing all others.

    not-comparable
    optimum conditions for climbing
Where this word comes from

From New Latin, neuter of Latin optimus (“best, very good”), from the root in ops (“work”) or omnis (“all”).

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