ideals

i-de-als · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of ideal; principles or values that one actively pursues as goals.

  2. 2.

    Standards of perfection or excellence.

Related words

See also: beliefs, ideal, principles, values
Synonyms: beliefs, principles, standards, values

Etymology

From Late Latin idealis, from Latin idea ("form, notion"), from Greek idea ("form, pattern"). Plural form with -s suffix.