Optimum and Superior

Optimum

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

Superior and optimum are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Superior" instead an adjective "Optimum".

Superior

Superior adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.

Optimum and superior are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Optimum" instead an adjective "Superior".

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  • Some athletes sign on with college or professional teams as much for access to superior training resources, that will let them improve their physical performance to its optimum level, as for an education or salary.
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