Least and Optimum

Least

Least adjective - The superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree.

Optimum is an antonym for least.

Optimum

Optimum adjective - Most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied.
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Synonyms for Optimum

Least is an antonym for optimum in topics: ideal, best.

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / King's Quest I: Quest For The Crown Al in the book has a tendency to tell the player to take the least point option in most cases as the primary solution, rather than going for the highest score (giving away treasures, rather than going for optimum item choice).
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