IDEAL

ideal. Ideal, a. mental, intellectual, imaginary, fond

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I‐de″al (?), a. [[L. idealis: cf. F. idéal.]] 1. 1. Existing in idea or thought; conceptional; intellectual; mental; as, ideal knowledge.
2. 2. Reaching an imaginary standard of excellence; fit for a model; faultless; as, ideal beauty. Byron.
There will always be a wide interval between practical and ideal excellence. Rambler. 3. 3. Existing in fancy or imagination only; visionary; unreal. “Planning ideal common wealth.” Southey.
4. 4. Teaching the doctrine of idealism; as, the ideal theory or philosophy.
5. 5. (Math.) Imaginary.
Syn. — Intellectual; mental; visionary; fanciful; imaginary; unreal; impracticable; utopian.