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ideal in WordNet English dictionary
noun- model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
ideal paragon nonpareil saint apotheosis nonesuch nonsuch
- the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
ideal
adjective- of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas
ideal idealistic
- 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"
ideal
- conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
ideal
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