Minimum vs. Optimum

Minimumnoun

The lowest limit.

Minimumnoun

The smallest amount.

Minimumnoun

(astronomy) A period of minimum brightness or energy intensity (of a star).

Minimumnoun

(analysis) A lower bound of a set which is also an element of that set.

Minimumnoun

(statistics) The smallest member of a batch or sample or the lower bound of a probability distribution.

Minimumadjective

To the lowest degree.

Minimumnoun

The least quantity assignable, admissible, or possible, in a given case; hence, a thing of small consequence; - opposed to maximum.

Minimumnoun

the smallest possible quantity

Minimumnoun

the point on a curve where the tangent changes from negative on the left to positive on the right

Minimumadjective

the least possible;

Minimumnoun

the least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attainable, or required

Minimumnoun

the lowest or smallest amount of a varying quantity (e.g. temperature) allowed, attained, or recorded

Minimumadjective

smallest or lowest

Optimumnoun

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

Optimumadjective

best or most advantageous; surpassing all others.

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.

Optimumnoun

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

Optimumnoun

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

Optimumadjective

most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied;