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opportune definition

op·por·tune (äp′ər to̵̅o̅n′, -tyo̵̅o̅n′)

adjective

  1. right for the purpose; fitting in regard to circumstances: said of time
  2. happening or done at the right time; seasonable; well-timed; timely

Etymology: ME < MFr < L opportunus, lit., at or before the port < ob- (see ob-) + portus, port

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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