optimal

[op-tuh-muhl]

adjective

1. optimum.

optimal

/ ˈɒptɪməl /

adjective

1. another word for optimum

Other Word Forms

• optimally adverb
• superoptimal adjective
• optimality noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of optimal¹

First recorded in 1885–90; optim(um) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Steuer has written books and offers free worksheets on his website to help people think about how much coverage they need and the optimal deductible based on their situation.

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These advisers spend the two years between every competition scrutinizing volumes of statistics to inform every decision, from who should make the team to the most advantageous course layout and the optimal player pairings.

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With inflation rising above the 2% level deemed optimal by rate setters, the ECB looks more likely to leave interest rates on hold for a third-straight meeting at the end of this month.

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Maybe too much satisfaction, I realized, after I heard myself peppering him with questions about RPMs, optimal battery voltage and how I could “get more juice.”

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Published in Scientific Reports, the study suggests there may be an optimal number of senses -- if so, those of us with five senses could use a couple more!

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Related Words

• excellent