Ideal
Example: Ideal conditions rarely occur in practice
Definition
"Ideal" refers to a standard or condition regarded as perfect or most suitable, often representing a model of excellence or utmost desirability. For example, "Ideal conditions rarely occur in practice" means that the best possible circumstances are seldom found in reality.
Etymology
The word "ideal" comes from the Latin 'ideal', derived from the Greek 'idea', meaning 'form' or 'pattern'. It originally referred to a mental image or concept of perfection. Did you know? The philosophical use of 'ideal' was popularized by Plato, who described perfect forms existing beyond the physical world.
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"Ideal" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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