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optimum

/ˈɒptəməm/OP-tuh-muhm
/ˈɑptəməm/AHP-tuh-muhm

Meaningthe best

Common meaning: the best possible

Sources & notes

Meaning: “Meaning” is the sense that emerges from the word’s roots; “Common meaning” is today’s everyday sense. Both written by us.

Pronunciation

  • UK IPA: converted from the US form by rule (unchecked). Respelling: generated.
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  • US IPA: CMUdict (BSD-2), converted to IPA by rule. Respelling: generated.
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Origin: Built on Latin optimus ‘best’.

Roots

Related words

optimist

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