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opportune

[ op-er-toon, -tyoon ]

adjective

  1. appropriate, favorable, or suitable:

    an opportune phrase for the occasion.

    Synonyms: propitious, fortunate, apt

  2. occurring or coming at an appropriate time; well-timed:

    an opportune warning.

    Synonyms: convenient



opportune

/ ˈɒpəˌtjuːn /

adjective

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


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Derived Forms

  • ˈopporˌtuneness, noun
  • ˈopporˌtunely, adverb

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Other Words From

  • 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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of opportune1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin opportūnus “convenient,” equivalent to op- op- + portu-, stem of portus “access,” port 1 + -nus adjective suffix ( u lengthened as in tribūnus tribune 1 )

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Word History and Origins

Origin of opportune1

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

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Synonym Study

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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Example Sentences

But he also knew that the moment for ordering mass variolation would have to be opportune.

Overall, the retreat and its unusual list of speakers comes at an opportune time for the House GOP.

Regional, global, and political conditions were all converging to make this an opportune moment to advance negotiations.

This is also an opportune time, I suppose, to bring back Allen Guelzo's epic review of the movie.

And that sort of specificity, for a politician rebuilding his image, will never be opportune.

You are very kind, sir,” he said; “my companions and I shall feel deeply indebted to you for this opportune assistance.

For the first time in her life she was self-conscious: I will wait for a more opportune time to tell him, she thought.

She felt that the time was opportune to plant the seed of self-control within the young heart.

Certainly nothing could have been more opportune than Uchida's reappearance, or more welcome than his proposed assistance.

At this opportune moment Lieutenant Hale came galloping up with the rear guard.

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