ideal

[aɪˈdiːəl]

ideal Definition

  • 1a standard or principle to be aimed at
  • 2existing only in the imagination; desirable or perfect but not likely to become a reality
  • 3a person or thing regarded as perfect

Using ideal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ideal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The ideal candidate for the job should have experience and qualifications.

  • Example

    An ideal world would be free from war and poverty.

  • Example

    She is the ideal person for the job.

  • Example

    The ideal temperature for this plant is between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius.

ideal Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with ideal

  • ideal gas

    a hypothetical gas whose molecules occupy negligible space and have no interactions, and that consequently obeys the gas laws exactly

    Example

    The behavior of an ideal gas is described by the ideal gas law.

  • the weight considered to be healthy for a person of a given height

    Example

    Her ideal weight is around 60 kilograms.

  • a theoretical construct that represents the most typical or essential features of a social phenomenon

    Example

    Max Weber's concept of the ideal type is used in sociology to analyze social phenomena.

Origins of ideal

from Late Latin 'idealis', from Latin 'idea', meaning 'a form, a concept'

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Summary: ideal in Brief

The term 'ideal' [aɪˈdiːəl] refers to a standard or principle to be aimed at, or something that is perfect but not likely to become a reality. It can be used as both an adjective and a noun, and is often associated with qualities such as perfection and desirability. Examples include 'The ideal candidate for the job should have experience and qualifications,' and 'An ideal world would be free from war and poverty.'

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