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optimal
op·ti·mal
[
óptəm'l
]
adjective
Definition:
best:
most desirable or favorable
waited for optimal weather conditions
[
Late 19th century. < Latin
optimus
"best"
]
op·ti·mal·i·ty
[
òptə mállətee
]
noun
op·ti·mal·ly
adverb
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