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Optimum vs. Optimal

The main difference between optimum and optimal is that optimum express the amount or extent of something most suitable to completion, whereas optimal is most favorable.

Key Differences

Optimum at the start introduced in language, on the other hand, optimal is the derived word from optimum.
Optimum introduced in 1879 while optimal is introduced in 1890c.
Harlon Moss
Oct 10, 2019
Optimum is an old world conversely; optimal is a commonly used word.
Optimum is the highest degree under a particular condition on the flip side optimal is an advantageous result.
Optimum is used as an adverb, whereas optimal is used as a noun or an adjective.
Optimal is individually used as an adjective; on the other hand, optimum perform as a noun and an adjective.
Harlon Moss
Oct 10, 2019
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Optimum is the highest extent obtained under a special situation.
Optimal defines a finding algorithm that always provides a suitable output.

Characteristic

Old
Common

Grammar

Noun/adjective
Adjective

Origin

1879
1890
Aimie Carlson
Oct 10, 2019

History

Firstly introduced in language.
It is taken from optimum.
Janet White
Oct 10, 2019

Examples

Bacterium, cerebrum, cranium, minimum
Bacterial, cerebral, cranial, minimal
Harlon Moss
Oct 10, 2019
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Optimum and Optimal Definitions

Optimum

The point at which the condition, degree, or amount of something is the most favorable.

Optimal

Most favorable or desirable; optimum.

Optimum

(Biology) The most favorable condition for growth and reproduction.

Optimal

The best, most favourable or desirable, especially under some restriction.
Finding the optimal balance between features and price is a common problem.

Optimum

Most favorable or advantageous; best.

Optimal

(artificial intelligence) Describing a search algorithm that always returns the best result.
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Optimum

The best or most favorable condition, or the greatest amount or degree possible under specific sets of comparable circumstances.

Optimal

The best of its kind

Optimum

The best or most advantageous; surpassing all others.
Optimum conditions for climbing

Optimal

Best possible; most desirable; optimum; as, the optimal concentration of a drug.

Optimum

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.

Optimal

Most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied;
An optimum return on capital
Optimal concentration of a drug

Optimum

The most favorable condition, greatest degree, or largest amount possible under given circumstances.

Optimum

Most favorable condition or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances

Optimum

Most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied;
An optimum return on capital
Optimal concentration of a drug

Optimum vs. Optimal

Optimum is most good and standard for a special focus or in a special condition. Optimal indicates the effective situation that is possible when there a suitable result comes. Optimum is a comprehensive situation or condition. Optimal conveys the meanings of maximum score that someone achieves in a game.

Optimum is the highest limitation of a set that is also a part of this set. Optimal is the outstanding element of all others in superiority. Optimum is the most useful condition. Optimal is the highest value under special parameters and limitations.

What is the Optimum?

Optimum derived from the ‘Latin language’ means ‘best.’ Optimum as a noun is the best situation for the development and recreation of an organism. It is the highest possible under a limited indirect situation. To speak about an optimum solution of a surrounding problems means to get an idea or solution that is possible not for us but also our surrounding as well.

In its plural form, optimum is known as ‘optima or optimums.’ As a noun, optimum is the best condition to get success. It is the highest value of a group of the greatest restriction of a possible problem.

Examples

  • The soil condition of the test garden finally reached their optimum.
  • His complete research resulted in the optimum, and his job finding could have fruited.
  • The optimum pressure is between 5 to 8Nm-1.
  • This theatre is designed for an optimum practice.
  • The human can exist in any environment, but the optimum is moderate.
  • My sister was to dine with her this morning at the optimum.
  • A collection of funds is an optimum selection for effective protection.
  • Optimum has the best characteristics as ‘the leading film of this year.’
  • I worked hard day and night for the optimum result of success.

What is Optimal?

The most suitable conditions of optimal are temperature, light, moisture, and food, etc. In math, computer science, and operational research optimal is the choice of a suitable part. An optimation difficulty has to maximize or minimizing an actual purpose by systematically selecting input values, in a permitted set and calculating the value of the function.

Optimization consists of searching ‘suitable available’ values of some objective. In optimal, sometimes the solution is suitable but no perfect. As the temperature is suitable for a moment, we can say that it is best for special machine operations work. In the phrase ‘optimal score’ optimal is being used as an adjective.

Examples

  • Once you get optimal soil quality for the test garden, the plants thrived.
  • Due to your complete research, you get optimal results from your job finding.
  • Searching the optimal balance in functions and price is a common difficulty.
  • For optimal computer speed, 2GB of memory is added to it.
  • Optimal Inc. is the standard and most media advertising.
  • In this optimal world, I cannot live.
  • It is up to the education department to choose the optimal candidates for this job from several applicants.
  • How to get your optimal weight through diet and exercise.

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