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   Op·por·tune

   /ˌäpərˈto͞on/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a time) well-chosen or particularly favorable or appropriate: "he couldn't have arrived at a less opportune moment"
   • ▪ done or occurring at a favorable or useful time; well-timed: "the opportune use of humor to lower tension"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French opportun(e), from Latin opportunus, from ob- ‘in the direction of’ + portus ‘harbor’, originally describing the wind driving towards the harbor, hence ‘seasonable’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. opportunely adverb
   • 2. opportuneness noun

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   The meaning of OPPORTUNE is suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence. How to use opportune in a sentence. Did you know?

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   OPPORTUNE definition: 1. happening at a time that is likely to produce success or is convenient: 2. happening at a time…. Learn more.

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   Opportune means appropriate, favorable, or suitable for a particular situation or occasion. It can also mean coming at the right time. The terms timely and well-timed mean the same thing.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › opportuneOPPORTUNE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   OPPORTUNE meaning: 1. happening at a time that is likely to produce success or is convenient: 2. happening at a time…. Learn more.

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   adjective. suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose. “an opportune place to make camp”. “an opportune arrival”. synonyms: advantageous. giving an advantage. good, right, ripe. most suitable or right for a particular purpose.

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   1. Suited or right for a particular purpose: an opportune place to make camp. 2. Occurring at a fitting or advantageous time: an opportune arrival.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › opportuneOPPORTUNE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. occurring at a time that is suitable or advantageous. 2. fit or suitable for a particular purpose or occurrence.