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

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats