Plural of optimum
irregular plural
The plural of optimum is optima or optimums.
Forms of optimum
| Singular | optimum /ˈɑptɪməm/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | optima optimums |
| Countable | countable |
Optima and optimums in a sentence
- Many congeneric spider species had optima in more open canopy while species that had their optima in more closed canopy were mostly heterogeneric.2016 February 5, “Impact of Canopy Openness on Spider Communities: Implications for Conservation Management of Formerly Coppiced Oak…. From the entry heterogeneric
Meaning of optimum
- noun The best or most favorable condition, or the greatest amount or degree possible under specific sets of comparable circumstances.
- noun Any long period of time marked by a persistently warm climate; a climatic optimum.
- adjective The best or most advantageous; surpassing all others.
Nouns ending in -um: plural -a
- minimum (minima)
- medium (media)
- maximum (maxima)
- spectrum (spectra)
- curriculum (curricula)
- referendum (referenda)
- millennium (millennia)
- consortium (consortia)
- podium (podia)
- aquarium (aquaria)
- gymnasium (gymnasia)
- palladium (palladia)
Questions about the plural of optimum
- What is the plural of optimum?
- The plural of optimum is optima or optimums.
- Which is correct, optima or optimums?
- Both are used. optima is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is optimum countable?
- Optimum is a countable noun.
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