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   Op·ti·mal

   /ˈäptəm(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. best or most favorable; optimum: "seeking the optimal solution"

   Word Origin late 19th century: from Latin optimus ‘best’ + -al.

   Derivatives

   • 1. optimality noun

   Scrabble Points: 11

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   Definitions of optimal. adjective. most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied. “ optimal concentration of a drug”. synonyms: optimum. best. (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities.

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   Optimal definition: optimum (def. 3). . See examples of OPTIMAL used in a sentence.

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   optimal. adjective. /ˈɒptɪməl/. /ˈɑːptɪməl/. (also optimum) the best possible; producing the best possible results. The optimal economic position for households is represented by point B on the chart. The optimal temperature for the development of larvae is in the range 18–26˚C. compare suboptimal.

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   1. the most favorable point, degree, or amount of something for obtaining a given result. 2. the most favorable conditions for the growth of an organism. 3. the best result obtainable under specific conditions. 4. most favorable or desirable; best.

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   May 20, 2024 · Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Derived forms. optimality (ˌoptiˈmality) noun. optimally (ˈoptimally) adverb. Word Frequency. optimal in American English. (ˈɑptəməl ) adjective. most favorable or desirable; best; optimum. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.

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   See optimal in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: optimal. Definition of optimal adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   optimal meaning, definition, what is optimal: the best or most suitable: Learn more.