ideal
/aɪˈdɪəl/adj
Middle School
1
Pertaining to ideas, or to a given idea.
2
Existing only in the mind; conceptual, imaginary.
3
Optimal; being the best possibility.
4
Perfect, flawless, having no defects.
5
Teaching or relating to the doctrine of idealism.
6
Not actually present, but considered as present when limits at infinity are included.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing