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   ideal

   /ʌɪˈdɪəl/

   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 modelling 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 or 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 behaviourcode of honourideologycreedintegrityuprightnesshigh-mindednessrighteousnessvirtueprobityrectitudesense of honourhonourdecencyconsciencesense 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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIDEAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a principle or a way of behaving that is of a very high standard: democratic ideals. We are committed to the ideal of equality. They share the same high ideals. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. ideal noun (PERFECT) [ S ] a perfect thing or situation: The ideal would be to have a house in the town and one in the country.

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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.

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

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   An ideal is a concept or standard of perfection, existing merely as an image in the mind, or based upon a person or upon conduct: We admire the high ideals of a religious person. Sir Philip Sidney was considered the ideal in gentlemanly conduct.

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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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   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.

7. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › idealideal | meaning of ideal in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   ideal meaning, definition, what is ideal: the best or most suitable that something...: Learn more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishIDEAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   noun. uk / aɪˈdɪəl / us. ideal noun (BELIEF) a belief about the way you think something should be: democratic ideals. They are committed to the ideal of equality. ideal noun (PERFECT) a perfect thing or situation: The ideal would be to have a house in the country and an apartment in the city too.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › idealIdeal - definition of ideal by The Free Dictionary

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

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