Ideally: meaning, definitions and examples

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ideally

 

[ aษชหˆdษชษ™li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in an ideal manner

In a perfect or most desirable way; ideally is used to describe the best possible situation or outcome.

Synonyms

excellently, optimally, perfectly

Examples of usage

  • She would ideally like to finish the project by the end of the week.
  • Ideally, we should strive for a work-life balance.
Context #2 | Adverb

used to introduce a desirable or idealistic suggestion

Used to introduce a statement of what should happen or what would be the best thing to do in an ideal situation.

Synonyms

if possible, in a perfect world, preferably

Examples of usage

  • Ideally, we should start the meeting on time.
  • We would ideally want to see more investment in education.

Translations

Translations of the word "ideally" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น idealmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฆเคฐเฅเคถ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช idealerweise

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ idealnya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะดะตะฐะปัŒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ idealnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็†ๆƒณ็š„ใซใฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท idรฉalement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ idealmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท idealde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด์ƒ์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุซุงู„ูŠู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ideรกlnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ideรกlne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็†ๆƒณๆƒ…ๅ†ตไธ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ idealno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญmyndaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะดะตะฐะปะดั‹ ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ideal olaraq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ idealmente

Etymology

The word 'ideally' is derived from the word 'ideal,' which comes from the Late Latin word 'ideal(is),' meaning existing in idea or conception. The concept of the ideal has been present in philosophy and literature for centuries, representing the perfect or most desirable form of something. 'Ideally' is a modern adverb that emphasizes the best possible way or outcome.

See also: ideal, idealism, idealist, idealistic, idealization, idealize, idealizing, idealness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,266, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.