Optimal vs. Optimum — What's the Difference?

Most favorable or desirable; optimum.

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

The best, most favourable or desirable, especially under some restriction.

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

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

Most favorable or advantageous; best.

The best of its kind

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

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

The best or most advantageous; surpassing all others.

Most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied;

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.

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

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

Most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied;