Definition of OPTIMAL

optimal

Meanings

Plural: optimals

Adjective Satellite

  • most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied
    • "optimal concentration of a drug"

Adj

  • The best, most favourable or desirable, especially under some restriction.
  • Describing a search algorithm that always returns the best result.

Noun

  • The best of its kind

Origin / Etymology

From Latin optimus + -al.

Synonyms

best, ideal, optimum

Antonyms

pessimal, worst

Scrabble Score: 11

optimal is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
optimal is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
optimal is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

optimal is a valid Words With Friends word