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optimal
- /ˈɒptɪməl/ UK
- /ˈɑptɪməl/ US
Where it comes from
Etymology tree
Proto-Indo-European *h₁ep-der.
Proto-Indo-European *h₁épsder.
Proto-Indo-European *h₁épi
Proto-Indo-European *-tm̥mos
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Latin optimus
English -al
English optimal
From Latin optimus (“best”) + English -al.
adjective
- The best, most favourable or desirable, especially under some restriction. Finding the optimal balance between features and price is a common problem.
noun optimals
- The best of its kind
