opportune

[ op-er-toon, -tyoon ]

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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.

Origin of opportune

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin opportūnus “convenient,” equivalent to op-op- + portu-, stem of portus “access,” port¹ + -nus adjective suffix (u lengthened as in tribūnustribune¹)

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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.

Other words for opportune

1	apt; fortunate, propitious
2	convenient

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Other words from opportune

op·por·tune·ly, adverb
op·por·tune·ness, noun
un·op·por·tune, adjective
un·op·por·tune·ly, adverb
un·op·por·tune·ness, noun

Words that may be confused with opportune

opportune , opportunistic

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How to use opportune in a sentence

The rebel general opportunely arrived in Singapore at or about the time of the outbreak of American-Spanish hostilities.
The Philippine Islands | John Foreman
Other wise advice was opportunely given, which was well received and profitably followed.
William Bradford of Plymouth | Albert Hale Plumb
The first victim sacrificed to the god in his new temple was a Culhua noble, of hostile sect, opportunely captured.
The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 5 | Hubert Howe Bancroft
The finance of the country is "opportunely" a little improved.
Memoirs of the Court of George IV. 1820-1830 (Vol 1) | Duke of Buckingham and Chandos
Bewick sat as model for the head of Haydon's 'Lazarus,' he being at the time opportunely ill.
British Quarterly Review, American Edition, Volume LIV | Various

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

Origin of opportune

C15: via Old French from Latin opportūnus, from ob- to + portus harbour (originally: coming to the harbour, obtaining timely protection)

Derived forms of opportune

opportunely, adverb
opportuneness, noun

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