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ideal

/aI/'d/i//@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas

    adj.pert

    Synonyms idealistic

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Existing in idea or thought; conceptional; intellectual; mental; as, <i>ideal</i> knowledge.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

    noun.cognition

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal

    noun.person

    Synonyms apotheosis nonesuch nonpareil nonsuch paragon saint

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. A mental conception regarded as a standard of perfection; a model of excellence, beauty, etc.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

    adj.all

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception

    adj.all

    Examples
    A poem or essay may be typical of its period in idea or ideal content.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

idaho fallsidahoanidalianiddmideideaideal gasideal solididealessidealisationidealiseidealised

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