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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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   The meaning of IDEAL is of, relating to, or embodying an ideal. How to use ideal in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Ideal.

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   adjective. conceived as constituting a standard of perfection or excellence: ideal beauty. Synonyms: complete, consummate, perfect. 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.

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   IDEAL definition: 1. perfect, or the best possible: 2. a principle or a way of behaving that is of a very high…. Learn more.

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   An ideal is a model of something perfect or without equal. As an adjective, ideal describes this ultimate standard for excellence, or something that exists only as an idea.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIDEAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. a conception of something that is perfect, esp that which one seeks to attain. 2. a person or thing considered to represent perfection. he's her ideal. 3. something existing only as an idea. 4. a pattern or model, esp of ethical behaviour.

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   1. Conforming to a standard of perfection or excellence; perfect or highly satisfactory: an ideal work environment. 2. a. Existing only in the mind; imaginary: an ideal world where everything works out fine. b. Lacking practicality or the possibility of realization: an ideal notion of how businesses are run. 3. Philosophy. a.

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   IDEAL meaning: 1. perfect, or the best possible: 2. a belief about the way you think something should be: 3. a…. Learn more.

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   A person or thing regarded as fulfilling this conception; perfect model. Something that exists only in the mind. A goal or principle, esp. one of a noble character. (mathematics, order theory) A non- empty lower set (of a partially ordered set) which is closed under binary suprema (a.k.a. joins). If (1) the empty set were called a "small" set ...

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    ideal. noun. OPAL W. /aɪˈdiːəl/. /aɪˈdiːəl/. [countable] an idea or standard that seems perfect, and worth trying to achieve or obtain. He was accused of betraying his political ideals. She found it hard to live up to his high ideals. advancing the ideals of freedom and democracy.

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    Definition of ideal adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.