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Optimal

Verb / ˈɑ:ptʌmʌl / Another word for optimal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Best or most favorable; most desirable or satisfactory.

Synonyms & similar words

optimum ideal perfect best

Synonyms by register

Formal

ideal best most favorable peak

Informal

best possible just right perfect

Literary

zenith acme consummate

Antonyms

worst suboptimal inferior poor inadequate imperfect

Common collocations

  • optimal solution
  • optimal strategy
  • optimal performance
  • optimal conditions
  • optimal level
  • optimal choice
  • optimal temperature

Word family

noun optimum
adverb optimally

Usage note

Often used in technical or scientific contexts to describe the most effective or desirable outcome. Avoid using it for everyday, subjective preferences where 'best' or 'ideal' might be more natural.

Example sentences

  1. Eating a balanced diet is optimal for good health.
  2. The optimal temperature for baking cookies is 350 degrees.
  3. She made the optimal decision by choosing the cheaper option.
  4. The optimal route to take to avoid traffic is through the back roads.
  5. The optimal amount of exercise for a healthy lifestyle is 30 minutes a day.

Quotes

  • The optimal life is the life not quite paralyzed by fear of the future.
  • The optimal amount of money to spend on yourself is what makes you happy without being extravagant.
  • The optimal level of stress is somewhere between being bored and overwhelmed.

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