Added 9 October 2026
optimal
/ˈɒptɪməl/ adjective
Latin root: optimus Wiktionary
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The best, most favourable or desirable, especially under some restriction.
Finding the optimal balance between features and price is a common problem.
noun
Origin
From Latin optimus (“best”) + English -al.
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