Optimal

/ˈɑːptəməl/ (US), /ˈɒptɪməl/ (UK) adjective

Definition

Optimal means the best or most effective possible in a particular situation.

Etymology

From Latin “optimus” meaning “best.” It entered English as a mathematical and technical term for choosing the best value among many options.

Kelly Says

‘Optimal’ doesn’t mean perfect in every way; it means best under the current limits and trade-offs. That’s why ‘optimal’ can change the moment your situation or goals change—even if nothing else does.

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