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ideal

ideal

Meaning of ideal

English

perfect or most suitable

Deutsch

perfekt oder am besten geeignet

ideal

Pronunciation

British English
/aɪˈdiːəl/
American English
/aɪˈdiːəl/

ideal with German translation

ideal usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

This room is ideal for me.

Dieses Zimmer ist ideal für mich.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The plan is ideal for beginners.

Der Plan ist ideal für Anfänger.

ideal synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between ideal, perfect, just right, suitable, and optimal

perfect
🇬🇧English

flawless; more common in speech

very often

ENThe weather was perfect for our wedding.

J
🇬🇧English
just right

informal: exactly what is needed

often

ENThe soup is just right, not too salty.

Advanced: broader words

S
🇬🇧English
suitable

acceptable for a purpose; weaker than ideal

often

ENThese shoes aren't suitable for hiking.

O
🇬🇧English
optimal

formal or technical: best possible

rare word

ENWhat's the optimal temperature for the fridge?

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ideal meaning: what does it mean?

perfect or most suitable

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ideal is pronounced as /aɪˈdiːəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

ideal definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Dieses Zimmer ist ideal für mich. Translation: This room is ideal for me.

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