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      optimal
      noun
      The best of its kind
      adjective
      The best, most favourable or desirable, especially under some restriction.
      Roots
      optimusoptim- · Latin · best
      Synonyms for optimal
      optimumadjbestadjunsurpassedadj
      Words related to optimal
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