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op·ti·mal

 (ŏp′tə-məl)
adj.
Most favorable or desirable; optimum.
op′ti·mal·ly adv.
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optimal

(ˈɒptɪməl)
adj
another word for optimum2
ˌoptiˈmality n
ˈoptimally adv
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op•ti•mum

(ˈɒp tə məm)

n., pl. -ma (-mə), -mums, n.
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]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.optimal - most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied; "an optimum return on capital"; "optimal concentration of a drug"
optimum
best - (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities; "the best film of the year"; "the best solution"; "the best time for planting"; "wore his best suit"
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optimal

adjective
Surpassing all others in quality:
best, optimum, superlative, unsurpassed.
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Translations

optimal

[ˈɒptiml] ADJ → óptimo
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optimal

adj → optimal
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optimal

adj óptimo
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