optimal
Translation
optimal, ideal, best possible
Examples
Das ist eine optimale Lösung für das Problem.
That is an optimal solution to the problem.
Wir haben die optimale Temperatur erreicht.
We have reached the optimal temperature.
Die Bedingungen für das Experiment sind optimal.
The conditions for the experiment are optimal.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) + Noun used before a noun Das ist eine optimale Lösung.
sein + ((predicative)) used as a predicate The conditions are optimal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ideal, best possible, perfect; Antonyms: suboptimal, poor
Etymology
From Latin 'optimus', meaning 'best'. It's an international word.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate with the English word 'optimal', making it very easy to remember.