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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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Above the bed, an oval skylight provides direct views of the night sky for optimal stargazing from the comfort of the bed.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
The team called for more high-quality clinical trials examining long-term outcomes, optimal dosages and differences between collagen sources, such as marine, bovine and plant-based alternatives.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Supplements including fat-soluble vitamins, calcium carbnate, curcumin, omega-3s, and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) should be taken with a meal that includes fat to ensure optimal absorption.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimal. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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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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