optimal

Intermediatezipf 3.94

Pronunciation

/ˈɒptɪml/(OP-tih-ml)

Part of speech

adjectiveneutral

Chinese

最佳的；最优的

Definition

Best or most favourable; producing the most effective or desirable result.

Word family

  • optimize/ˈɒptɪmaɪz/(v)优化
  • optimum/ˈɒptɪməm/(n/adj)最佳状态

Collocations

  • optimal conditions
  • optimal performance
  • optimal solution
  • optimal level
  • optimal strategy

Examples

  1. 1.The experiment must be conducted at the optimal temperature of 37°C for accurate results. (best possible)
  2. 2.We need to optimize the algorithm to reduce processing time from hours to minutes. (make the best)

Synonyms

  • ideal/aɪˈdɪəl/— perfect — slightly broader
  • best/bɛst/— most excellent — simpler
  • peak/piːk/— at the highest level

Etymology

from Latin "optimus" (best) — the superlative of "bonus" (good)