opportune

op·por·tune  (pr-tn, -tyn)

adj.

1. Suited or right for a particular purpose: an opportune place to make camp.

2. Occurring at a fitting or advantageous time: an opportune arrival.

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[Middle English, from Old French opportun, from Latin opportnus, from ob portum (venins), (coming) toward port : ob, to; see ob- + portum, accusative of portus, harbor; see per-² in Indo-European roots.]

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oppor·tunely adv.

oppor·tuneness n.

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opportune

Adjective

Formal

1. happening at a time that is suitable or advantageous: there was an opportune knock at the door

2. (of time) suitable for a particular purpose: I have arrived at a very opportune moment [Latin opportunus, from ob- to + portus harbour (originally: coming to the harbour, obtaining timely protection)]

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

opportune - suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose; "an opportune place to make camp"; "an opportune arrival" advantageous - giving an advantage; "a contract advantageous to our country"; "socially advantageous to entertain often" inopportune - not opportune; "arrived at a most inopportune hour"; "an inopportune visit"

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opportune

adjective (Formal) timely, fitting, fit, welcome, lucky, appropriate, suitable, happy, proper, convenient, fortunate, favourable, apt, advantageous, auspicious, fortuitous, well-timed, propitious, heaven-sent, felicitous, providential, seasonable, falling into your lap << OPPOSITE inopportune

Translations

opportune [ˈɔpətjuːn] adj → oportuno

opportune [ˈɔpətjuːn] adj → opportun(e)

opportune [ˈɔpətjuːn] adj [moment] → günstig

opportune [ˈɔpətjuːn] adj → opportuno/a