optimum
/ˈɑptəməm/
adjective
- Best or most favorable; producing the best possible result.
- The car's engine runs at optimum temperature after a few minutes.
- For optimum growth, place the plant in direct sunlight.
- Getting eight hours of sleep is optimum for most adults.
Antonyms
noun
- The best or most favorable condition, level, or amount.
- In this climate, the optimum for growing wheat is moderate rainfall.
- The scientist tried to find the optimum for the chemical reaction.
- The athlete trained to reach her physical optimum before the competition.