beau idéal vs optimum

beau idéal

noun
  • Ideal excellence, or an imaginary standard of perfection. 

  • An emulable eidolon embodying excellence in a particular respect. 

optimum

noun
  • The best or most favorable condition, or the greatest amount or degree possible under specific sets of comparable circumstances. 

adj
  • The best or most advantageous; surpassing all others. 

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