optimal

Meanings

• adjective

  of the greatest value, utility, or effectiveness; making things or achieving goals with the greatest economy of time, effort, or cost

  - "The optimal solution to the problem was to hire more staff."
  - "The optimal time to plant crops depends on the climate and soil conditions."
  - "The optimal strategy for the game is to build a strong defense first."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɑptɪməl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

best , ideal , optimum

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with optimal
tomatal , dominal , comical

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Variants

List of all variants of optimal that leads to same result
optimal , optimalities , optimality , optimally , sub-optimal , sub-optimally , suboptimal , suboptimally

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Etymology

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from the Greek word optos, meaning 'seen', and the suffix -al, meaning 'pertaining to'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'optimal' is often used in fields such as mathematics, physics, and engineering to refer to the best or most efficient solution to a problem.

2. The word 'optimal' first appeared in English in the late 19th century.

3. The concept of 'optimality' can be traced back to ancient Greek philosophy, where it was believed that everything in the universe strived towards the optimal or ideal state.

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Related Concepts

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1. efficiency: The ability to produce desired results with a minimum of wasted resources or effort.

2. effectiveness: The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.

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Culture

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In literature, 'optimal' is often used in business and technology contexts to refer to the best or most efficient solution to a problem. In art, the term 'optimal' is sometimes used to describe the perfect or ideal state of a work.

How to Memorize "optimal"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Optimal is the best, Optimal is the best, Optimal is the best' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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