ideal
/aɪˈdiːəl/
i · de · al
aɪ · ˈdiː · əl
English Definition
n./adj. perfect, best possible
Significado en Español
ideal, perfecto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lý tưởng, hoàn hảo
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Example Sentence
This is an ideal solution.
这是理想的解决方案。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
idea(idea)+l(shape)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “ideal” as used in the sentence: “The teacher described the project as an ideal example of teamwork.”
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A
perfect
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B
ordinary
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C
common
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D
difficult
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A — perfect.
“ideal” means n./adj. perfect, best possible
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A sunny, quiet beach is the ______ place to relax.
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ideal
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B
worst
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C
dreadful
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D
awful
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A — ideal.
“ideal” means n./adj. perfect, best possible
Common questions about “ideal”
What does “ideal” mean?
ideal — n./adj. perfect, best possible. In Chinese: 理想的，完美的.
How do you pronounce “ideal”?
ideal is pronounced /aɪˈdiːəl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: i · de · al.
How do you use “ideal” in a sentence?
This is an ideal solution. (这是理想的解决方案。)
What are synonyms for “ideal”?
perfect, optimal — all close in meaning to ideal (n./adj. perfect, best possible).
Is “ideal” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. ideal appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “ideal”?
idea(idea)+l(shape)
