Opportune

  • 11opportune — 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 …

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  • 12opportune — 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 …

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  • 13opportune — [[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… …

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  • 14opportune — 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 ╾… …

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  • 15opportune — 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 …

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  • 16opportune — 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… …

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  • 17opportune — 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.&#8230; …

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  • 18opportune — 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 …

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  • 19opportune — ● opportun, opportune adjectif (latin opportunus, qui conduit au port) Qui convient au temps, aux lieux, aux circonstances, qui survient à propos : Le moment opportun pour agir. ● opportun, opportune (synonymes) adjectif (latin opportunus, qui&#8230; …

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  • 20opportune — op•por•tune [[t]ˌɒp ərˈtun, ˈtyun[/t]] adj. 1) suitable; apt: an opportune comment[/ex] 2) occurring at an appropriate time; well timed: an opportune appearance[/ex] • Etymology: 1375–1425; &LT; L opportūnus convenient =op op +portu , s. of&#8230; …

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