optimal
adjective
op·ti·mal
ˈäp-tə-məl 
: most desirable or satisfactory : optimum
the optimal use of class time
the optimal dosage of medication for a patient
conditions for optimal development
Examples of optimal in a Sentence
He keeps his engine tuned for optimal performance.
Under optimal conditions, these plants grow quite tall.
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The Herman Miller Aeron chair is the gold standard in ergonomic design, with every component of it fine-tuned for optimal alignment and balance.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
The structure is made of steel containers, allowing for optimal durability, topped with a weather-resistant coat to protect against wind and rain.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
The group set out to evaluate just how well shiitake can remember electrical states by first cultivating nine samples and curating optimal growing conditions, including feeding them a mix of farro, wheat, and hay.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2025
Replacing 25% of the fly ash content with DβS using an optimal alkaline activating solution ratio resulted in a 34% increase in the strength of concrete, compared to an equivalent mix with 100% fly ash.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 27 Nov. 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
The structure is made of steel containers, allowing for optimal durability, topped with a weather-resistant coat to protect against wind and rain.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
The group set out to evaluate just how well shiitake can remember electrical states by first cultivating nine samples and curating optimal growing conditions, including feeding them a mix of farro, wheat, and hay.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2025
Replacing 25% of the fly ash content with DβS using an optimal alkaline activating solution ratio resulted in a 34% increase in the strength of concrete, compared to an equivalent mix with 100% fly ash.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimal. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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optimal
adjective
op·ti·mal
ˈäp-tə-məl
: most desirable or satisfactory : optimum
optimal concentrations of a drug
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