optimal

adjective
UK: /ˈɒptɪməl/
US: /ˈɑːptɪməl/

  1. Being the best or most effective way of doing something.

    1. This is the optimal way to get water to the plants.
    2. The optimal solution for this problem involves more than just one approach.

  2. The most favorable or desirable; producing the best possible result.

    1. We want to find the optimal time for the exam.
    2. Achieving optimal health requires a balance of diet and exercise.

Synonyms

best ideal perfect finest

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "optimal" in English means: Being the best or most effective way of doing something., The most favorable or desirable; producing the best possible result..

The phonetic transcription of "optimal" is /ˈɒptɪməl/ in British English and /ˈɑːptɪməl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "optimal": best, ideal, perfect, finest.

Example usage of "optimal": "This is the optimal way to get water to the plants.". More examples on the page.