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ideal 1, adjective (oh)



[Date: 1400-1500; Language: French; Origin: ideal, from Late Latin idealis, from Latin idea; IDEA]
the best or most suitable that something could possibly be
::advice on how to reach your ideal weight
::The scheme offers an ideal opportunity for youngsters to get training.
::With so much rain, conditions are far from ideal.
ideal for
::An elastic waist makes these jeans ideal for the larger woman.
::an ideal place for a pleasant walk
[only before noun] an ideal world, job, system etc is one that you imagine to be perfect, but that is not likely to really exist
:: In an ideal world there would be no need for a police force.