ideal
adjective
/aɪˈdi(ə)l/
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/aɪˈdɪəl/
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/ˈajɖɪjəl/
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- Existing only in the mind; conceptual, imaginary.
- Perfect, flawless, having no defects.
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ideal
noun
/aɪˈdi(ə)l/
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/aɪˈdɪəl/
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/ˈajɖɪjəl/
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- A perfect standard of beauty, intellect etc., or a standard of excellence to aim at.
- (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.
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idealism
noun
/ʌɪˈdiːəlɪz(ə)m/
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/ʌɪˈdɪəlɪz(ə)m/
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- The property of a person of having high ideals that are usually unrealizable or at odds with practical life.
- (philosophy) An approach to philosophical enquiry, which asserts that direct and immediate knowledge can only be had of ideas or mental pictures.
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idealismo
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idealize
verb
/aɪˈdiːəlaɪz/
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- (transitive) To regard something as ideal.
- (intransitive) To conceive or form an ideal.
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idealizar
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idealization
noun
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- The act or process of idealizing.
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idealização
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ideality
noun
/aɪdiˈælɪti/
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- (uncountable) The quality or state of being ideal.
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idealidade
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