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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Clay Chandler, Fortune, 19 July 2025
That’s why this hanging organizer is an optimal pick for dorms.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 18 July 2025
The quarter zip has four-way stretch for optimal movement and moisture-wicking technology to keep sweat at bay.
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
Charging begins at the optimal time, not immediately.
—Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for optimal
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimal. Accessed 22 Jul. 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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