transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈɔptɪməm ]
n. & adj. --n. (pl. optima or optimums) 1 a the most favourable conditions (for growth, reproduction, etc.). b the best or most favourable situation. 2 the best possible compromise between opposing tendencies. --adj. = OPTIMAL. [L, neut. (as n.) of optimus best]