optimal

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From the Latin optimum suffixed with -al.

[edit] Pronunciation

  • (RP) IPA: /ˈɒptɪməl/
  • (US) IPA: /ˈɑːptɪməl/

[edit] Adjective

optimal (not comparable)

Positive
optimal

Comparative
not comparable

Superlative
none (absolute)
  1. The best, most favourable or desirable, especially under some restriction
    Finding the optimal balance between features and price is a common problem.
    1. (artificial intelligence) Describing a search algorithm that always returns the best result.

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the best

[edit] French

[edit] Etymology

From the Latin optimum suffixed with -al.

[edit] Adjective

optimal m. (f. optimale, m. plural optimaux, f. plural optimales)

  1. optimal
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