Best possible or most desirable; - usually under a restriction expressed or implied; as, an optimum return on capital; optimum concentration of a drug; an optimum result.
The most favorable condition, greatest degree, or largest amount possible under given circumstances.
The least quantity assignable, admissible, or possible, in a given case; hence, a thing of small consequence; - opposed to maximum.
Best possible or most desirable; - usually under a restriction expressed or implied; as, an optimum return on capital; optimum concentration of a drug; an optimum result.
The most favorable condition, greatest degree, or largest amount possible under given circumstances.
The least quantity assignable, admissible, or possible, in a given case; hence, a thing of small consequence; - opposed to maximum.