unideal

i·de·al

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ahy-dee-uh l, ahy-deel]
- /aɪˈdi əl, aɪˈdil/
- /ˌʌnaɪˈdɪəl /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-dee-uh l, ahy-deel]
- /aɪˈdi əl, aɪˈdil/

Definitions of unideal word

noun unideal a conception of something in its perfection. 1
noun unideal a standard of perfection or excellence. 1
noun unideal a person or thing conceived as embodying such a conception or conforming to such a standard, and taken as a model for imitation: Thomas Jefferson was his ideal. 1
noun unideal an ultimate object or aim of endeavor, especially one of high or noble character: He refuses to compromise any of his ideals. 1
noun unideal something that exists only in the imagination: To achieve the ideal is almost hopeless. 1
noun unideal Mathematics. a subring of a ring, any element of which when multiplied by any element of the ring results in an element of the subring. 1

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Origin of unideal

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

From the Late Latin word ideālis, dating back to 1605-15. See idea, -al1

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Parts of speech for Unideal

noun

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adverb

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unideal popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Antonyms for unideal

adj unideal

neato — neat1 (def 5).

adjective unideal

exemplary — Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.

All 3 Antonyms of unideal