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optimal

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore O words

best or most favorable under a given set of circumstances

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Optimal in a sentence

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The researchers sought the optimal conditions for the experiment to yield reliable results.

Synonyms
idealbestperfect
Antonyms
suboptimalinferiorinadequate
Common questions

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Optimal (adjective) means best or most favorable under a given set of circumstances
Here is optimal used in an example sentence: "The researchers sought the optimal conditions for the experiment to yield reliable results."
Common synonyms for optimal include ideal, best, perfect.
Antonyms of optimal include suboptimal, inferior, inadequate.
Optimal is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

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