optimum的词源

英文词源

optimum (n.)

1879, from Latin optimum, neuter singular of optimus "best" (used as a superlative of bonus "good"), probably related to ops "power, resources" (in which case the evolution is from "richest" to "the most esteemed," thus from PIE root *op- "to work") or to ob "in front of," with superlative suffix *-tumos. Originally in biology, in reference to "conditions most favorable" (for growth, etc.). As an adjective from 1885.

中文词源

optimum：最合适的，最佳的

借用于拉丁语形容词bon.us(好的)的中性最高级形式optim.um(最好的)。

同源词：optimism, optimist, optimistic

该词的英语词源请访问趣词词源英文版：optimum 词源，optimum 含义。

optimum：最优，最佳，最优的，最佳的

来自拉丁语optimum,最优的，最佳的，可能来自PIE*op,选择，词源同option.-tim,最高级后缀，词源同maximum,ultimate,intimate.