Ideal: meaning, definitions and examples

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ideal

[ aɪˈdɪəl ]

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personal qualities

Satisfying one's conception of what is perfect; most suitable.

Synonyms

excellent, optimal, perfect

Examples of usage

She is the ideal candidate for the job.
The perfect solution to the problem is not always ideal.

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concept

A standard of perfection or excellence.

Synonyms

paradigm, perfect model, standard

Examples of usage

His idea of a perfect vacation is the ideal for relaxation.
The company strives to achieve the ideal of customer satisfaction.

Translations

Translations of the word "ideal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ideal

🇮🇳 आदर्श

🇩🇪 ideal

🇮🇩 ideal

🇺🇦 ідеал

🇵🇱 ideał

🇯🇵 理想的 (りそうてき)

🇫🇷 idéal

🇪🇸 ideal

🇹🇷 ideal

🇰🇷 이상적인

🇸🇦 مثالي

🇨🇿 ideální

🇸🇰 ideálny

🇨🇳 理想 (lǐxiǎng)

🇸🇮 idealen

🇮🇸 fullkominn

🇰🇿 идеал

🇬🇪 იდეალი (ideali)

🇦🇿 ideal

🇲🇽 ideal

Word origin

The word 'ideal' originated from the Late Latin word 'ideal'is, meaning existing as an idea or in the mind only. It entered the English language in the late 17th century. Over time, 'ideal' has come to represent the concept of perfection or the best possible standard. The idea of an ideal has been a recurring theme in philosophy, art, and literature, reflecting humanity's pursuit of perfection and excellence.