optimal


op·ti·mal

adj \ˈäp-tə-məl\

Definition of OPTIMAL

: most desirable or satisfactory : optimum
op·ti·mal·i·ty \ˌäp-tə-ˈma-lə-tē\ noun
op·ti·mal·ly \-mə-lē\ adverb

Examples of OPTIMAL

  1. He keeps his engine tuned for optimal performance.
  2. Under optimal conditions, these plants grow quite tall.

First Known Use of OPTIMAL

1890

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