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adjective
- 1. best or most favourable; optimum: "seeking the optimal solution"
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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.
: most desirable or satisfactory : optimum. the optimal use of class time. the optimal dosage of medication for a patient. conditions for optimal development. optimality. ˌäp-tə-ˈma-lə-tē. noun. optimally. ˈäp-tə-mə-lē. adverb. Examples of optimal in a Sentence. He keeps his engine tuned for optimal performance.
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.
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. Join us.
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]
Optimal definition: optimum (def. 3). . See examples of OPTIMAL used in a sentence.
optimal meaning, definition, what is optimal: the best or most suitable: Learn more.
`Doesn't sound like everything's optimal ,'he said, walking past me with a frown.
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.
Britannica Dictionary definition of OPTIMAL. formal. : 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.
