Associations to the word «Optimum»

Wiktionary

OPTIMUM, noun. The best or most favorable condition, or the greatest amount or degree possible under specific sets of comparable circumstances.
OPTIMUM, adjective. Best or most advantageous; surpassing all others

Dictionary definition

OPTIMUM, noun. Most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances.
OPTIMUM, adjective. Most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied; "an optimum return on capital"; "optimal concentration of a drug".

Wise words

The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.
Mark Twain