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optima

optima is the plural of optimum.

Meaning of optimum

Noun

optimum (plural optima or optimums)

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

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Questions about optima

What is optima the plural of?
Optima is the plural of optimum.

Words near optima in the dictionary

  1. opticopneumatic
  2. opticospinal
  3. optics
  4. optigraph
  5. optigraphs
  6. optima
  7. optimacies
  8. optimacy
  9. optimal
  10. optimalisation
  11. optimalisations

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