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idealize verb

  /aɪˈdiːəlaɪz/ , /ˈaɪdɪəˌlaɪz/
  • (transitive) To regard something as ideal.
 ihannoida

ideal adjective

  /aɪˈdi(ə)l/ , /aɪˈdɪəl/ , /ˈajɖɪjəl/
  • Perfect, flawless, having no defects.
 ihanteellinen, ideaalinen
  • Existing only in the mind; conceptual, imaginary.
 ideaali
optimaalinen

ideal noun

  /aɪˈdi(ə)l/ , /aɪˈdɪəl/ , /ˈajɖɪjəl/
  • (algebra, ring theory) A two-sided ideal; a subset of a ring which is closed under both left and right multiplication by elements of the ring.
 ideaali
  • A perfect standard of beauty, intellect etc., or a standard of excellence to aim at.
 ideaali, ihanne

idealism noun

  /ʌɪˈdiːəlɪz(ə)m/ , /ʌɪˈdɪəlɪz(ə)m/
  • (philosophy) An approach to philosophical enquiry, which asserts that direct and immediate knowledge can only be had of ideas or mental pictures.
 idealismi
  • The practice or habit of giving or attributing ideal form or character to things; treatment of things in art or literature according to ideal standards or patterns;—opposed to realism.
 idealisaatio, idealismi, idealisointi
  • The property of a person of having high ideals that are usually unrealizable or at odds with practical life.
 idealismi, idealistisuus

ideally adverb

  /aɪˈdi.ə.li/ , /aɪˈdɪə.li/
  • Given ideal circumstances; preferably. [from 19th c.]
 ihanteellisesti

ideality

ideaalisuus
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