Where does “opis” come from?

opis (Latin) comes from Latin ops, from Proto-Indo-European h₃ep-(i)-, from Proto-Indo-European h₃ep- — to work, toil, make; ability, force.

opis (Latin): genitive singular of ops; riches, wealth, plenty;...

Definitions

  1. genitive singular of ops; riches, wealth, plenty;...

Ancestry of “opis”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latinopsstrength, power, assistance, power to help,...
2Proto-Indo-Europeanh₃ep-(i)-—
3Proto-Indo-Europeanh₃ep-to work, toil, make; ability, force
Every word from Proto-Indo-European h₃ep- →Every word from Proto-Indo-European h₃ep-(i)- →Every word from Latin ops →