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US
/aɪˈdiɫ/
]
[ UK /aɪdˈiəl/ ]
[ UK /aɪdˈiəl/ ]
NOUN
- the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
- model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
ADJECTIVE
- of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas
- conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
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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
How To Use ideal In A Sentence
- Let the term geoid apply to the natural irregular surface of the earth and the term spheroid to the ideal regular sur - face of the geodesist which coincides nearly with sealevel and is necessarily a level surface. Transactions - American Philosophical Society
- In the course of what I have to say, the distinction between morality as convenience and morality as ideal will virtually collapse, along with a good deal else.
- It's really weighing her down because she's not living up to her ideals any longer.
- The centre is ideally located within easy reach of many historical sites and venues for practical and outdoor activities.
- The 886 Professional thermostat/reactor is said to be the ideal complement to the system for any kind of derivatisation. Laboratorytalk - laboratory industry news
- The portrait, reputed to be the most widely reproduced photograph in the world, has come to symbolize not just the ideals of the Cuban revolution but of revolution in general.
- The jobs are ideal for stay-at-home parents as you can earn from 150 per week working just three hours a day. The Sun
- Finally, a political party is the convergence of a group of people based on their political ideals and ideologies.
- To struggle in sweat pooled rivers, will cause the boat to the other side of the ideal sail.
- Times when the range is not used are increasingly infrequent and rarely coincide with ideal surfing conditions. Times, Sunday Times
