Meaning of 'ideal'

adjective

constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception

Example: "a poem or essay may be typical of its period in idea or ideal content"

adjective

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence

Example: "embodying an ideal"

adjective

of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas

Synonyms: idealistic

noun

the idea of something that is perfect

noun

model of excellence or perfection of a kind

Synonyms: apotheosis