ideal
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4.2
- adjective
- /aɪˈdiːəl/
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ideal
- They feel no fatigue, which makes them ideal for law enforcement.
- ideal conditions
- less than ideal
- an ideal situation
The foundation seriously is so ideal for girls with dry skin.
- The foundation seriously is so ideal for girls with dry skin.
- And, and that that's the, that's the ideal world that AI can create.
- What kind of politician would be ideal in this regard?
- What that was was not ideal and it and it hurt me.
- So, you know, this was, this was the ideal answer to his transport problem.
- There's current self and ideal self or current life and ideal life.
Examples
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I think he's the ideal director for this project.
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I think I can say without doubt, the ideal job for you is accountancy.
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This says the ideal room size is large.
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This would be my ideal dream location.
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So, you know, this was, this was the ideal answer to his transport problem.
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The intensive care unit is the ideal place for the first 24 hours after surgery.
Academic text (1999) -
The family focus of general practice makes it an ideal place for these to be recognized and addressed.
Academic text (2011) -
And now he's found the ideal candidate.
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And again, knitwear is ideal for the autumn time.
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With its beautiful scenery and perfect climate, this destination is ideal for a relaxing vacation.
Synonyms
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1.0
As good as possible and without any mistakes
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3.7
Perfect without any mistakes or faults
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6.8
Having ideas about a perfect society that are not practical
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
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4.4
An imaginary gas made of tiny particles that take up no space and do not affect each other
- Specialized
1
9.6
An inside standard you try to reach for your behavior and achievements that you often learn from parents
- Specialized
A model of a perfect machine that turns heat into work to show the highest possible efficiency
- Jargon
A belief in maximum personal freedom and very little government control
- Specialized
A three-dimensional shape with identical regular flat faces, like a cube
How Perfect
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Ideal comes from idea, a Greek word for a 'perfect form' or model you imagine. That's why ideal is used for something seen as the best or most suitable.