optimal

adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: op-ti-mal (3)

English Definition

Best or most favorable; optimum.

Example Sentence

This is the optimal temperature for the plant's growth.

US IPA /ˈɑːp.tə.məl/

UK IPA /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimum best ideal favorable perfect

worst pessimal unfavorable