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Optimal

//ˈɒptɪməl// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    The best, most favourable or desirable, especially under some restriction. not-comparable

    "Finding the optimal balance between features and price is a common problem."

Adjective
  1. 1
    most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    The best of its kind

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin optimus + -al.

Etymology 2

From Latin optimus + -al.

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