Synonyms for optimal
ˈɒp tə məlop·ti·mal

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1. optimaladjective

   Synonyms:
   ideal, best

2. optimaladjective

   The best, most favourable or desirable, especially under some restriction

   Finding the optimal balance between features and price is a common problem.

   Synonyms:
   best, ideal

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1. optimum, optimaladjective

   most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied

   "an optimum return on capital"; "optimal concentration of a drug"

   Synonyms:
   optimum

   Antonyms:
   worst

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1. List of paraphrases for "optimal":

   optimum, best, ideal, optima, optimized, maximum, optimize

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1. Charles Scott:

   If you care mostly about optimal performance, you would nap after lunch.

2. Lorne Baring:

   The CDS (credit default swap) market is indicating a future financial stress for bond holders in the banking sector. There are concerns that the banking sector is undercapitalised in Europe and credit conditions are sub-optimal, combined with the global macro backdrop, with Chinese growth slowing down, there is a natural impact around the world and the banking sector is bearing the brunt. There could be a wave of defaults in the energy sector and that will damage the balance sheet of the banking sector.

3. Walter Willett:

   If someone replaces eggs with doughnuts, other refined starches and sugar or saturated fats, I'd rather they eat eggs, but for someone who really wants to be in optimal health. putting the emphasis on plant-based protein sources like steel-cut oatmeal and nuts would be a better way to go.

4. Paul Brody:

   Renewable and sustainable power and cooling systems are a second but far less optimal solution.

5. Peggy Kotsopoulos:

   These provide a healthy dose of proteins and fats, and are a great source of B vitamins that are essential for optimal nervous system function.