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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.

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RELATED WORDS

strongly, well, profitably, timely, fortunately, plumb, appropriately, suitably, aptly, favorably, propitiously, providentially, perfectly, precisely, flawlessly, relevantly, swimmingly, auspiciously, prosperously, triumphantly

Nearby words

oppenheimer, j. robert, oppidan, oppilate, opponency, opponent, opportune, opportunism, opportunist, opportunistic, opportunistic infection, opportunity

Origin of opportune

1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin opportūnus convenient, equivalent to op- op- + portu-, stem of portus access, port1 + -nus adj. suffix (u lengthened as in tribūnus tribune1)

SYNONYMS FOR opportune

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. 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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Related forms

Can be confused

opportune opportunistic
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British Dictionary definitions for opportunely

opportune

/ (ˈɒpəˌtjuːn) /

adjective

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

Derived Forms

opportunely, adverbopportuneness, noun

Word 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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