opportune
[ op-er-toon, -tyoon ]
/ ˌɒp ərˈtun, -ˈtyun /
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adjective
appropriate, favorable, or suitable: an opportune phrase for the occasion.
occurring or coming at an appropriate time; well-timed: an opportune warning.
OTHER WORDS FOR opportune
2 convenient.
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Origin of opportune
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2. 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. Something that is seasonable is right or proper for the time or season or occasion: seasonable weather. Something that is timely occurs or is done at an appropriate time, especially in time to meet some need: timely intervention.
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British Dictionary definitions for opportune
opportune
/ (ˈɒpəˌtjuːn) /
adjective
occurring at a time that is suitable or advantageous
fit or suitable for a particular purpose or occurrence
Derived forms of opportune
opportunely, adverbopportuneness, nounWord Origin for opportune
C15: via Old French from Latin opportūnus, from ob- to + portus harbour (originally: coming to the harbour, obtaining timely protection)
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