optimum

About 8.99 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The best or most favorable condition, or the greatest amount or degree possible under specific sets of comparable circumstances.
2. noun Any long period of time marked by a persistently warm climate; a climatic optimum.
3. adjective The best or most advantageous; surpassing all others.

   optimum conditions for climbing

Similar words

optimal best ideal better maximal maximize maximum perfect suitable appropriate

Often followed by

conditions temperature for level size value solution use design

Word family

optima optimums