opportune
[ op-er-toon, -tyoon ]
/ ˌɒp ərˈtun, -ˈtyun /
adjective
appropriate, favorable, or suitable: an opportune phrase for the occasion.
occurring or coming at an appropriate time; well-timed: an opportune warning.
Origin of opportune
SYNONYMS FOR opportune
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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WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH opportune
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British Dictionary definitions for opportunely
opportune
/ (ˈɒpəˌtjuːn) /
adjective
occurring at a time that is suitable or advantageous
fit or suitable for a particular purpose or occurrence
Derived forms of opportune
opportunely, adverb opportuneness, nounWord Origin for opportune
C15: via Old French from Latin
opportūnus, from
ob- to +
portus harbour (originally: coming to the harbour, obtaining timely protection)