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ideal
adjective
noun
constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 5
- Starts with
- I
- Ends with
- L
- Contains
- DEA
- Scrabble score
- 6
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
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Pronunciation
aɪˈdɪəl
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Meaning
Definitions
adjective
constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception
“a poem or essay may be typical of its period in idea or ideal content”
adjective
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
adjective
of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas
noun
the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
noun
model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
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Example Sentences
a poem or essay may be typical of its period in idea or ideal content
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