Meaning & use
optimal
Best or most favorable under a particular set of circumstances or for a particular purpose.
See it in a sentence
The coach adjusted the lineup to create the optimal balance of speed and experience.
Researchers tested several temperatures to find the optimal setting for preserving the vaccine.
A note on using this word
Optimal describes the single best option among many, not merely a good one, so avoid pairing it with intensifiers like "very."
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Words with an opposite meaning
worstsuboptimal
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