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单词 optimal
释义

optimal

adjective

op·​ti·​mal ˈäp-tə-məl How to pronounce optimal (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce optimal (audio)
noun
optimally
ˈäp-tə-mə-lē How to pronounce optimal (audio)
adverb

Example Sentences

He keeps his engine tuned for optimal performance. Under optimal conditions, these plants grow quite tall.
Recent Examples on the Web Use an oven thermometer to determine that the level of heat inside the grill is optimal. Martha Holmbergthe Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 There are many cases where an organization can use all three methods in order to provide an optimal customer experience. Greg Kihlstrom, Forbes, 12 July 2022 Using optimal strategy is no guarantee, of course, that Koon will win any particular hand. New York Times, 18 Jan. 2022 Instead, the optimal strategy is to preserve market access while gaining retaliatory strength inside the WTO — kicking out China instead of ourselves. Nicholas Phillips, National Review, 19 Oct. 2021 Davis said the optimal time for viewing dinosaur tracks at the park varies from year to year. Kyla Guilfoil, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2022 In fact, these products are formulated specifically to work together to deliver optimal results – without ever throwing the skin off balance. Noel Cody, Essence, 22 Aug. 2022 Our bodies have a circadian system to ensure that bodily processes occur at the optimal time and to make sure that contradictory processes [such as sleep and eating and being active] don’t occur at the same time. Alina Dizik, WSJ, 13 Aug. 2022 In an optimal world, would there be some sort of global body or institution to help govern and adjudicate these decisions? David Marchese, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

optim(um) + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

optimal

adjective

op·​ti·​mal ˈäp-tə-məl How to pronounce optimal (audio)
: most desirable or satisfactory : optimum
optimal concentrations of a drug

optimal

adjective

as in optimum

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • optimum
  • maximum
  • excellent
  • choice
  • prime
  • superb
  • capital
  • special
  • outstanding
  • superior
  • matchless
  • supreme
  • exceptional
  • peerless
  • terrific
  • superlative
  • stellar
  • par excellence
  • splendid
  • distinguished
  • exquisite
  • marvelous
  • nifty
  • classic
  • sterling
  • top
  • swell
  • sensational
  • preeminent
  • great
  • number one
  • fantastic
  • fabulous
  • tip-top
  • top-notch
  • first-rate
  • marvellous
  • first-class
  • grand
  • unparalleled
  • No. 1
  • unsurpassed
  • unmatched
  • A1

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • adequate
  • common
  • sufficient
  • fair
  • reasonable
  • acceptable
  • medium
  • ordinary
  • satisfactory
  • indifferent
  • mediocre
  • passable
  • middling
  • decent
  • tolerable
  • okay
  • sufficing
  • all right
  • moderate
  • run-of-the-mine
  • modest
  • alright
  • so-so
  • run-of-mine
  • run-of-the-mill
  • second-class
  • second-rate
  • OK
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