Ideal

What do we mean by ideal?

A conception of something in its absolute perfection. noun

One that is regarded as a standard or model of perfection or excellence. noun

An ultimate or worthy object of endeavor; a goal. noun

Conforming to a standard of perfection or excellence; perfect or highly satisfactory. adjective

Existing only in the mind; imaginary. adjective

Lacking practicality or the possibility of realization. adjective

Existing as an archetype or pattern, especially as a Platonic idea or perception. adjective

Of or relating to idealism. adjective

In projective geometry, infinitely distant.

In mathematics, an ideal number. noun

Of or pertaining to or consisting in ideas.

Existing only in idea; confined to thought or imagination.

Conforming completely to a standard of perfection; perfect.

In philosophy, regarding ideas as the only real entities; pertaining to or of the nature of idealism.

Arising from ideas or conceptions; based upon an ideal or ideals; manifesting or embodying imagination; imaginative: as, the ideal school in art or literature; an ideal statue or portrait.

Synonyms Imaginary, fanciful, shadowy, unreal, chimerical.

That which exists only in idea; a conception that exceeds reality. noun

An imaginary object or individual in which an idea is conceived to be completely realized; hence, a standard or model of perfection: as, the ideal of beauty, virtue, etc.; Bayard, the ideal of chivalry. noun

A perfect standard of beauty, intellect etc., or a standard of excellence to aim at.

A subring closed under multiplication by its containing ring.

(lattice theory) A non-empty lower set (of a partially ordered set) which is closed under binary suprema (a.k.a. joins).

A collection of sets, considered small or negligible, such that every subset of each member and the union of any two members are also members of the collection.

(Lie theory) A Lie subalgebra (subspace that is closed under the Lie bracket) 𝖍 of a given Lie algebra 𝖌 such that the Lie bracket [𝖌,𝖍] is a subset of 𝖍.

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Words that rhyme with ideal:
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Adjectives that are often used to describe ideal:
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Nouns that are often described by the adjective ideal:
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