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Natalia09 Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

optimum and optimal

Dear all,

I woule like to know if there is some difference in use of "optumim" and "optimal". What does for example better suit fo "insulation": "Optimum insulation" or "optimal insulation"

Thank you
  

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As adjectives, they’re synonyms, but only optimum can be a noun.

  • As adjectives, they’re synonyms, but only optimum can be a noun.
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As adjectives, they’re synonyms, but only optimum can be a noun.

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