optimal
adjective
op·ti·mal
ˈäp-tə-məl 
: most desirable or satisfactory : optimum
the optimal use of class time
the optimal dosage of medication for a patient
conditions for optimal development
Examples of optimal in a Sentence
He keeps his engine tuned for optimal performance.
Under optimal conditions, these plants grow quite tall.
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David Hambling, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
It’s thought that all these substances combine to give you the optimal effects, whereas CBD alone doesn’t have such an impressive effect.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Magnesium is important for protein synthesis and muscle contraction, so maintaining optimal magnesium stores is necessary for muscle growth and strength.
—Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 25 Feb. 2025
Each author must experiment to discover their optimal writing process, often evolving their approach over time.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimal. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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optimal
adjective
op·ti·mal
ˈäp-tə-məl
: most desirable or satisfactory : optimum
optimal concentrations of a drug
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