opting

opt

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Definitions of opting word

verb without object opting to make a choice; choose (usually followed by for). 1
noun opting Present participle of opt. 1

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; < French opter to choose, divide < Latin optāre to wish for, desire, pray for, choose, select

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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