ideal

Definitions of ideal
  1. noun
    the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
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    types:
    dechado, perfección, ídolo
    an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept
    criterio
    the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
    archivo, dechado, ejemplar, ejemplo, muestra, pauta
    something to be imitated
    type of:
    idea, pensamiento
    the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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