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11opportune — [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;… …
12Opportune — Sainte Opportune La plus ancienne représentation de la sainte en Normandie (abbaye de Lessay, XIIIe siècle) …
13opportune — 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 …
14opportune — 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 …
15opportune — [[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… …
16opportune — op|por|tune [ apərtun ] adjective FORMAL something that is opportune happens at a suitable time or at a time that seems lucky: the opportune arrival of the police a. an opportune moment or time is one that is convenient or suitable ╾… …
17opportune — adjective formal 1 an opportune moment/time a time that is suitable for doing something: Deborah was waiting for an opportune moment to ask for a raise. 2 done at a very suitable time: an opportune remark opposite inopportune opportunely adverb …
18opportune — UK [ˈɒpə(r)tjuːn] / US [ɑpərˈtun] adjective formal a) something that is opportune happens at a suitable time or at a time that seems lucky the opportune arrival of the police b) an opportune moment or time is one that is convenient or suitable… …
19opportune — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French opportun, from Latin opportunus, from ob toward + portus port, harbor more at ob , ford Date: 15th century 1. suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence < an opportune moment > 2.… …
20opportune — adjective a) Suitable for some particular purpose. This would be an opportune spot for a picnic b) At a convenient or advantageous time. The opportune arrival of the bus cut short the boring conversation …
