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optimal

/ˈɒptɪməl/
op · ti · mal ˈɒp · tɪ · məl
English Definition
adj. best or most effective
中文释义
最佳的
Significado en Español
óptimo, ideal
한국어 뜻
최적의, 이상적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tối ưu, lý tưởng
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Example Sentence

This is the optimal time to plant seeds.

这是种植种子的最佳时机。

Synonyms
ideal best most favorable
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “optimal”:

  1. A ideal
  2. B worst
  3. C inferior
  4. D suboptimal
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A — ideal. “optimal” means adj. best or most effective

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Warm sun and rich, dark soil provide the ______ conditions for the plants.

  1. A worst
  2. B poorest
  3. C terrible
  4. D optimal
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D — optimal. “optimal” means adj. best or most effective

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Common questions about “optimal”

What does “optimal” mean?

optimal — adj. best or most effective. In Chinese: 最佳的.

How do you pronounce “optimal”?

optimal is pronounced /ˈɒptɪməl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: op · ti · mal.

How do you use “optimal” in a sentence?

This is the optimal time to plant seeds. (这是种植种子的最佳时机。)

What are synonyms for “optimal”?

ideal, best, most favorable — all close in meaning to optimal (adj. best or most effective).

Is “optimal” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. optimal appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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