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   opportune

   /ˈɒpətjuːn/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a time) especially convenient or appropriate for a particular action or event: "he couldn't have arrived at a less opportune moment"
   • ▪ done or occurring at a favourable time; well timed: "the opportune use of humour to lower tension"

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

   Derivatives

   • 1. opportunely adverb
   • 2. opportuneness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOPPORTUNE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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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   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 refers to something that is well-timed and meets exactly the demands of the time or occasion: an opportune remark. Something that is seasonable is right or proper for the time or season or occasion: seasonable weather.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOPPORTUNE | 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.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › opportuneopportune adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   opportune. adjective. /ˈɒpətjuːn/ /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/ (formal) (of a time) suitable for doing a particular thing, so that it is likely to be successful synonym favourable. The offer could not have come at a more opportune moment. Chapman decided the time was opportune for talking business. It was an opportune time to look at the offer in more detail.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOPPORTUNE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   opportune refers to something that is well-timed and meets exactly the demands of the time or occasion: an opportune remark. Something that is seasonable is right or proper for the time or season or occasion: seasonable weather.

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   adj. 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.

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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. seasonable, timely, well timed, well-timed.

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    adjective. Right for the purpose; fitting in regard to circumstances. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Happening or done at the right time; seasonable; well-timed; timely. Webster's New World. Occurring at a fitting or advantageous time. An opportune arrival. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Synonyms: ready. pat. suitable. fortunate

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishOPPORTUNE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    OPPORTUNE definition: a good time for something to happen: . Learn more.