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“optimum” is a noun and adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances.

optimum

noun

  1. most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances

adjective

  1. most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied

    “an optimum return on capital”

    “optimal concentration of a drug”

    Synonymsoptimal

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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