Talk:optimus

Etymology
Some etymologies of Latin optimus: --Dan Polansky 11:04, 2 November 2010 (UTC)
 * From the root op in optare (to choose).
 * From the root op of ops, opes; cf. copia, apiscor.
 * Akin to optio choice.
 * Probably from Proto-Indo-European . But the path from there to here is uncertain, AFAIK. --Μετάknowledge discuss/deeds 00:32, 17 August 2012 (UTC)