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- [op-tuh-muh l]
- /ˈɒp tə məl/
- /ˈɒp.tɪ.məm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [op-tuh-muh l]
- /ˈɒp tə məl/
Definitions of optimal word
- noun optimal Best or most favorable; optimum. 2
- adjective optimal optimum (def 3). 0
- noun Technical meaning of optimal 1. (mathematics) Describes a solution to a problem which minimises some cost function. Linear programming is one technique used to discover the optimal solution to certain problems. 2. (programming) Of code: best or most efficient in time, space or code size. 0
- adjective optimal best possible 0
- adjective optimal most favorable or desirable; best; optimum 0
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Origin of optimal
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; optim(um) + -al1
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Parts of speech for Optimal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
optimal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
optimal usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for optimal
adj optimal
- ace — An ace is a playing card with a single symbol on it. In most card games, the ace of a particular suit has either the highest or the lowest value of the cards in that suit.
- best — Best is the superlative of good.
- capital — Capital is a large sum of money which you use to start a business, or which you invest in order to make more money.
- choice — If there is a choice of things, there are several of them and you can choose the one you want.
- flawless — having no defects or faults, especially none that diminish the value of something: a flawless Ming Dynasty vase.
adjective optimal
- finest — fines. Mining. crushed ore sufficiently fine to pass through a given screen. Compare short (def 29e). Agriculture. the fine bits of corn kernel knocked off during handling of the grain.
- prime — of the first importance; demanding the fullest consideration: a prime requisite.
- excellent — Used to indicate approval or pleasure.
Antonyms for optimal
adjective optimal
- worst — in ill health; sick: He felt badly.
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