ottimale

optimal; best possible

adjective oht-tee-MAH-leh Rare

Origin: From Latin optimus ('best'), superlative of bonus.

Usage Note

Ottimale is a formal adjective meaning the best achievable under given conditions — slightly more technical than migliore (better/best). It is invariable for gender: il risultato ottimale, la soluzione ottimale. The plural is ottimali. Often found in scientific, medical, and business writing.

Examples

"Bisogna trovare la soluzione ottimale."

Natural Translation

We need to find the optimal solution.

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