Optimal
7 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Best or most favourable; most conducive to achieving a particular goal or result. Representing the most effective or ideal conditions or state.
“The software adjusts settings automatically to maintain optimal performance.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɒptɪməl/
Syllables
op·ti·mal
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Contains -AL ending; three vowels O-I-A
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11 points; good balance of common and uncommon letters
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