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Synonyms & Antonyms of optimal
as in optimum, exceptional
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for optimal
- A1,
- capital,
- choice,
- classic,
- distinguished,
- excellent,
- exceptional,
- exquisite,
- fabulous,
- fantastic,
- first-class,
- first-rate,
- grand,
- great,
- marvelous
- (or marvellous),
- matchless,
- maximum,
- nifty,
- number one
- (also No. 1),
- optimum,
- outstanding,
- par excellence,
- peerless,
- preeminent,
- prime,
- sensational,
- special,
- splendid,
- stellar,
- sterling,
- superb,
- superior,
- superlative,
- supreme,
- swell,
- terrific,
- tip-top,
- top,
- top-notch
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for optimal
- common,
- fair,
- indifferent,
- mediocre,
- medium,
- middling,
- ordinary,
- passable,
- run-of-the-mill,
- run-of-the-mine
- (or run-of-mine),
- second-class,
- second-rate,
- so-so
- acceptable,
- adequate,
- all right,
- alright,
- decent,
- OK
- (or okay),
- reasonable,
- satisfactory,
- sufficient,
- sufficing,
- tolerable
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'Optimum' vs. 'Optimal'
'Optimum' vs. 'Optimal'
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The first known use of optimal was in 1890
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