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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

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   opportune meaning, definition, what is opportune: done at a very suitable time: Learn more.

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   1. apt; fortunate, propitious. 2. convenient. Opportune, seasonable, timely refer to something that is particularly fitting or suitable for a certain time. Opportune refers to something that is well-timed and meets exactly the demands of the time or occasion: an opportune remark.

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   Definition of opportune adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   opportune. adjective. formal uk / ˈɒpətjuːn / us. an opportune moment/time. Add to word list. Add to word list. a good time for something to happen: His letter arrived at an opportune moment. (Definition of opportune from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   opportune meaning: a good time for something to happen: . Learn more.

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of OPPORTUNE. [more opportune; most opportune] 1. : suitable or right for a particular situation. She was waiting for an opportune [= appropriate] moment to ask for money. There isn't a more opportune time to invest in the stock market. — opposite inopportune.

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   Dictionary Definition of 'opportune' Particularly advantageous or appropriate for a specific purpose or action. "The meeting was an opportune moment to present the proposal to the CEO." Detailed Meaning of 'opportune' An opportunity that is "opportune" is one that arises at just the right time or moment, providing the best chance for success.