ADJECTIVE
optimal/ɔptiˈmaːl/optimal; best possible; ideal
optimal is a German adjective that means optimal, best possible, or ideal. It is pronounced /ɔptiˈmaːl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "optimaler" and "optimalsten".
Definitions
1.The best or most favorable possible; ideal(general)
a.being the best solution for a situation
Das ist die optimale Lösung für unser Problem.—That is the optimal solution for our problem.
b.in best possible condition
Unter optimalen Bedingungen wächst die Pflanze schnell.—Under optimal conditions, the plant grows quickly.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | optimal |
|---|---|
| Comparative | optimaler |
| Superlative | optimalsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "optimal" mean in English?
- "optimal" means optimal, best possible, or ideal. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "optimal"?
- "optimal" is pronounced /ɔptiˈmaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "optimal"?
- The comparative of "optimal" is "optimaler" and the superlative is "optimalsten".
- What part of speech is "optimal"?
- "optimal" is a adjective in German.
