ideal
adjective(i-de-al)
of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas
ideal
noun(i-de-al)
model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
ideal
adjective(i-de-al)
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
ideal
adjective(i-de-al)
constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception
Examples:
A poem or essay may be typical of its period in idea or ideal content.
ideal
noun(i-de-al)
the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain