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   I·de·al

   /īˈdē(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. satisfying one's conception of what is perfect; most suitable: "the swimming pool is ideal for a quick dip" Similar perfectbest possibleconsummatesupremeabsolutecompletecopybookflawlessfaultlesswithout faultexemplaryclassicarchetypalmodelultimatequintessentialOpposite bad
   • 2. existing only in the imagination; desirable or perfect but not likely to become a reality: "in an ideal world, we might have made a different decision" Similar unattainableunachievableimpracticableunworkableunfeasibleunrealfictitioushypotheticaltheoreticalivory-toweredimaginaryidealizedutopianromanticquixoticvisionaryfancifulfairy-taleOpposite attainablereal
   • ▪ representing an abstract or hypothetical optimum: "mathematical modeling can determine theoretically ideal conditions" Similar abstracttheoreticalconceptualnotionalintellectualmetaphysicalphilosophicalacademichypotheticalspeculativeconjecturalconjecturedsuppositionalputativerare:suppositioussuppositiveideationalOpposite concrete

   noun

   • 1. a person or thing regarded as perfect: "you're my ideal of how a man should be" Similar perfectionparagonepitomene plus ultrabeau idéalnonpareilcrème de la crèmethe last wordthe ultimatea dreaminformal:one in a millionthe topsthe best/greatest thing since sliced breadthe bee's kneesarchaic:a nonesuch
   • ▪ a standard of perfection; a principle to be aimed at: "their intent is to guide and inspire psychologists toward the very highest ethical ideals of the profession" Similar modelpatternexemplarexampleparadigmarchetypeprototypecriterionyardstickprinciplestandardrule of livingmoral valuebeliefconvictionpersuasionmoralsmoralityethicscode of behaviorcode of honorideologycreedintegrityuprightnesshigh-mindednessrighteousnessvirtueprobityrectitudesense of honorhonordecencyconsciencesense of dutyscruples

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a term in Platonic philosophy, in the sense ‘existing as an archetype’): from late Latin idealis, from Latin idea (see idea).

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2. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › ideal_2ideal noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of ideal noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   adj. conceived as constituting a standard of perfection or excellence: ideal beauty. regarded as perfect of its kind: an ideal spot for a home. existing only in the imagination; not real or actual: Nature is real; beauty is ideal. advantageous; excellent; best: It would be ideal if she could accompany us as she knows the way.

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   What does the word ideal mean? There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word ideal. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. ideal has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. philosophy (Middle English) Christianity (Middle English) mathematics (1860s) geometry (1870s) See meaning & use.

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to ideal. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of ideal. The ideals of a free nation include liberty and justice for all. Synonyms. aim. objective. ultimate aim. optimal goal. ultimate end.

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   The meaning of ideal. Definition of ideal. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

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   Definition of ideal in Essential British English Dictionary. ideal. adjective. uk. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio. / aɪˈdɪəl/ perfect, or the best possible: She is the ideal person for the job. (Definition of ideal from the Cambridge Essential Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of ideal. in Chinese (Traditional)

8. english.stackexchange.com › questions › 41079meaning - "Optimal" vs. "ideal" - English Language & Usage ...

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   Ideal: Satisfying one's conception of what is perfect; most suitable. In my mind optimal is the best that is reasonably possible while ideal is the perfect and possibly unattainable. edited Jun 15, 2020 at 7:40. Community Bot. 1. Coomie. 1,552. at the moment ideal. Add a comment. Optimal ideal.