optimally-structured
|op-ti-mal-ly-struc-tured|
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/ˈɑːptɪməli ˈstrʌktʃərd/
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/ˈɒptɪməli ˈstrʌktʃəd/
arranged in the best way
Etymology
'optimally-structured' is a compound formed from 'optimal' (from Latin 'optimus' meaning 'best') and 'structure' (from Latin 'structura' meaning 'a fitting together, building').
'optimal' and 'structure' were combined in modern English to form the compound adjective 'optimally-structured'.
Initially, 'optimal' meant 'the best', and 'structure' meant 'arrangement or building'; together, they now mean 'arranged in the best way'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
organized or arranged in the best or most effective way possible.
The optimally-structured plan saved the company time and money.
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Last updated: 2025/08/03 18:41
