ideal

A1
Pronunciation
/aɪˈdiː.əl/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

A subring closed under multiplication by its containing ring.

3 Definition

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

4 Definition

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.

5 Definition

(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.

Adjective
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Optimal; being the best possibility.

2 Definition

Perfect, flawless, having no defects.

3 Definition

Pertaining to ideas, or to a given idea.

4 Definition

Existing only in the mind; conceptual, imaginary.

5 Definition

Teaching or relating to the doctrine of idealism.

Example Sentences
  • the ideal theory or philosophy
6 Definition

Not actually present, but considered as present when limits at infinity are included.

Example Sentences
  • An ideal triangle in the hyperbolic disk is one bounded by three geodesics that meet precisely on the circle.