Daily Editorial

Origin: The word OPT originated from the Latin word OPTARE which means Choose.
The words derived from this possess the above meaning.
Words:
Adopt = Legally take (another's child) and bring it up as one's own
Adoptee = A person who is adopted
Adoption = The action of adopting
Co-option = To win over into a larger or established group
Co-opt = Appoint to membership of a committee or other body by invitation of the existing members.
Opt = Make a choice from a range of possibilities
Optative = Expressing a wish
Option = A thing that is or may be chosen
Oophagy = The study or collecting of birds' eggs
Optional = Left to one's choice; not required or mandatory