ideal
/aɪˈdi(ə)l/ adjective A1- Pertaining to ideas, or to a given idea.
- Existing only in the mind; conceptual, imaginary.
- Optimal; being the best possibility.
- Perfect, flawless, having no defects.
- Teaching or relating to the doctrine of idealism. · the ideal theory or philosophy
- Not actually present, but considered as present when limits at infinity are included. · ideal point· An ideal triangle in the hyperbolic disk is one bounded by three geodesics that meet precisely on the circle.
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I left the conservatory, and, at the same time, the rose and my ideal.
“Juxtaposition—or you may call it propinquity—or, if you like, being rather too near for one maintaining the position of an ideal.”
Tell her that, if she had mingled a little trust with her conception of the ideal, much heartache might have been avoided.
That is my highest ideal of earthly bliss.
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