optimal
/ˈɒptɪməl/
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Also seen as: optimals
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The best, most favourable or desirable, especially under some restriction.
Adjective
Examples
Finding the optimal balance between features and price is a common problem.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The best of its kind
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “optimal” mean?
The best, most favourable or desirable, especially under some restriction.
Is “optimal” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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