opportuneness
ərˈtun, -ˈtyun adjective
1.
appropriate, favorable, or suitable: an opportune phrase for the occasion.
2.
occurring or coming at an appropriate time; well-timed: an opportune warning.
Origin:
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 tribune)
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 tribune)
Related forms
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
Synonyms
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.
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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opportune (ˈɒpəˌtjuːn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | occurring at a time that is suitable or advantageous |
| 2. | fit or suitable for a particular purpose or occurrence |
| [C15: via Old French from Latin opportūnus, from ob- to + portus harbour (originally: coming to the harbour, obtaining timely protection)] | |
| 'opportunely | |
| —adv | |
| 'opportuneness | |
| —n | |
| opportune (ˈɒpəˌtjuːn) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | occurring at a time that is suitable or advantageous |
| 2. | fit or suitable for a particular purpose or occurrence |
| [C15: via Old French from Latin opportūnus, from ob- to + portus harbour (originally: coming to the harbour, obtaining timely protection)] | |
| 'opportunely | |
| —adv | |
| 'opportuneness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
opportune
c.1400, from L. opportunus "favorable," from the phrase ob portum veniens "coming toward a port," in reference to the wind, from ob "to, toward" + portus "harbor."
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