Ideally Definition
ī-dēə-lē
adverb
In accordance with an ideal or ideals; in an ideal manner; perfectly.
Webster's New World
In supposing the perfect or best option or outcome.
Ideally, they'll let us stay the weekend.
Webster's New World
In theory or imagination; theoretically.
American Heritage
Given ideal circumstances; preferably. [from 19th c.]
Wiktionary
Origin of Ideally
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From ideal + -ly.
From Wiktionary
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