op·por·tune ( p  r-t n , -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. [Middle English, from Old French opportun, from Latin opport  nus, from ob portum (veni ns), (coming) toward port : ob, to; see ob- + portum, accusative of portus, harbor; see per-2 in Indo-European roots.]op por·tunely adv.op por·tuneness n. |
opportune [ˈɒpəˌtjuːn]
adj
1. occurring at a time that is suitable or advantageous
2. fit or suitable for a particular purpose or occurrence
[via Old French from Latin opportūnus, from ob- to + portus harbour (originally: coming to the harbour, obtaining timely protection)]
opportunely adv
opportuneness n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| 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" |
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 I have arrived at a very opportune moment.
unfortunate, inappropriate, unsuitable, inconvenient, untimely, unfavourable, inopportune
unfortunate, inappropriate, unsuitable, inconvenient, untimely, unfavourable, inopportune
Translations
opportune [ˈɒpətjuːn] ADJ [arrival, event, remark] → oportuno
at an opportune moment or time → en un momento oportuno
at an opportune moment or time → en un momento oportuno
opportune [ˈɒpərtjuːn] adj [time, moment] → opportun(e)
The call came at an opportune moment for me → L'appel est venu au moment opportun pour moi.
The call came at an opportune moment for me → L'appel est venu au moment opportun pour moi.
opportune [ˈɒpəˌtjuːn] adj → opportuno/a
to be opportune → capitare a proposito
opportune [ˈɒpəˌtjuːn] adj → opportuno/a
to be opportune → capitare a proposito
to be opportune → capitare a proposito
opportune [ˈɒpəˌtjuːn] adj → opportuno/a
to be opportune → capitare a proposito
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