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opportune time — appropriate time, right time, proper moment … English contemporary dictionary
opportune — [[t]ɒ̱pə(r)tjuːn, AM tu͟ːn[/t]] ADJ GRADED If something happens at an opportune time or is opportune, it happens at the time that is most convenient for someone or most likely to lead to success. [FORMAL] I believe that I have arrived at a very… … English dictionary
time — For the Hebrews, time was duration: it went on for a certain measurable length, short (1 Sam. 9:16), or longer (Eccles. 3:1), or indefinite (Mic. 4:7). In the NT the Greek chronos is used for a length of time (John 7:33) and kairos for an… … Dictionary of the Bible
time´li|ness — time|ly «TYM lee», adjective, li|er, li|est, adverb. –adj. 1. at the right time; opportune: »The timely arrival of the firemen prevented the fire from destroying the building. 2. Archaic. early. –adv … Useful english dictionary
time|ly — «TYM lee», adjective, li|er, li|est, adverb. –adj. 1. at the right time; opportune: »The timely arrival of the firemen prevented the fire from destroying the building. 2. Archaic. early. –adv … Useful english dictionary
opportune — [äp΄ər to͞on′, äp΄ərtyo͞on′] adj. [ME < MFr < L opportunus, lit., at or before the port < ob (see OB ) + portus,PORT1] 1. right for the purpose; fitting in regard to circumstances: said of time 2. happening or done at the right time;… … English World dictionary
time — [tīm] n. [ME < OE tima, prob. < IE * dī men < base * dā(i) , to part, divide up > TIDE1] I duration; continuance 1. indefinite, unlimited duration in which things are considered as happening in the past, present, or future; every… … English World dictionary
opportune — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ done or occurring at an especially convenient or appropriate time. DERIVATIVES opportunely adverb. ORIGIN Latin opportunus, from ob in the direction of + portus harbour , originally describing the wind driving towards the harbour,… … English terms dictionary
opportune — opportunely, adv. opportuneness, n. /op euhr toohn , tyoohn /, adj. 1. appropriate, favorable, or suitable: an opportune phrase for the occasion. 2. occurring or coming at an appropriate time; well timed: an opportune warning. [1375 1425; late ME … Universalium
opportune — op|por|tune [ˈɔpətju:n US ˌa:pərˈtu:n] adj formal [Date: 1400 1500; : French; Origin: opportun, from Latin opportunus, from ob portum toward port ] 1.) an opportune moment/time a time that is suitable for doing something ▪ I waited, hoping for an … Dictionary of contemporary English
