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PESSIMUM

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does pessimum mean? 

PESSIMUM (adjective)
  The adjective PESSIMUM has 1 sense:

1. of an organism's environment; least favorable for survivalplay

  Familiarity information: PESSIMUM used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


PESSIMUM (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Of an organism's environment; least favorable for survival

Synonyms:

pessimal; pessimum

Similar:

worst ((superlative of 'bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition)


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