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    optimal
    /ˈɒptɪml/

    adjective

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

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  2. best; most likely to bring success or advantage: Several treatment sessions are required in order to obtain optimal results. Conditions in the chamber are optimal for diffusion, reaching very high temperatures. Synonym. optimum. Fewer examples. Active cooling of the cells ensures optimal operating conditions.

  3. Jul 4, 2012 · The meaning of OPTIMAL is most desirable or satisfactory : optimum. How to use optimal in a sentence.

  4. 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. Word Origin. Take your English to the next level.

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

  6. /ˈɒptɪməl/ IPA guide. Something that's optimal is the best or most favorable for a given situation. Flowers? Check. Chocolates? Check. Dinner reservation? Check. Sounds like you have the optimal conditions for a successful anniversary date.

  7. 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. adj. 4. most favorable or desirable; best. [1875–80; < Latin]

  8. → another word for optimum (sense 2).... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

  9. From Longman Business Dictionary optimal op‧ti‧mal / ˈɒptəm ə lˈɑːp-/ adjective the best that is possible, or the most suitable SYN optimum An increased corn crop is expected, based on optimal growing conditions across much of the Corn Belt.

  10. : best or most effective : optimum. He keeps his engine tuned for optimal performance. Under optimal conditions, these plants grow quite tall. optimal health. — see also suboptimal. — optimally. adverb. Her plants were optimally placed to receive the greatest amount of light. OPTIMAL meaning: best or most effective optimum.

  11. the best or most favorable point, degree, amount, etc., as of temperature, light, and moisture for the growth or reproduction of an organism. the greatest degree or best result obtained or obtainable under specific conditions. adj. most favorable or desirable; best: optimum conditions.