opportune

adjective

op·por·tune ˌä-pər-ˈtün How to pronounce opportune (audio)

-ˈtyün

: suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence

an opportune moment

the legal authorities helped by the opportune use of their powers of arrest

T. E. Vedney

: occurring at an appropriate time

an opportune offer of assistance

The book's publication is opportune.

opportunely adverb

opportuneness

ˌä-pər-ˈt(y)ün-nəs How to pronounce opportune (audio)

noun

Example Sentences

There isn't a more opportune time to invest in the stock market. an opportune rain shower gave them an excuse to leave the outdoor concert early

Recent Examples on the Web The death of al-Qaeda’s leader is an opportune moment to reflect on the dangerous incoherence of the Biden administration’s foreign policy.

Ilan Berman, National Review, 5 Aug. 2022 This is an opportune time to resolve a decadeslong issue, South Shore Line President Michael Noland told the NICTD board.

Tim Zorn, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2022 The Nordstrom bedding deals are coming in hot for the next month, making now an opportune time to refresh your linens with some luxury finds.

Sarah Madaus, SELF, 15 July 2022 With such a labor shortage, this is an opportune time to embark on a career change.

Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 12 July 2022 Hotter weather, growing demand could mean rolling blackouts across the Midwest this summer, according to reports Those who examine climate trends say the idea is arriving at an opportune time.

Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 11 July 2022 The Detroit Tigers received some Miggy magic at an opportune time.

Mason Young, Detroit Free Press, 6 July 2022 This is an opportune time to remember how the birth of this country has given us certain natural rights — among them are life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.

Hartford Courant, 3 July 2022 While not intentional perhaps, the Suárez- Freeway Insurance campaign was launched at an opportune time.

Greg Engle, Forbes, 12 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French opportun, borrowed from Latin opportūnus "favoring one's needs, serviceable, convenient," probably originally, "blowing in the direction of a harbor (of a wind)," from ob- ob- + portu-, stem of portus "harbor, port entry 1" + -nus, adjective suffix (vowel length perhaps after the ablative portū)

Note: The name of a god of harbors, Portūnus, appears to be a secondary formation by analogy with Neptūnus "Neptune."

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	opportuneness
释义	opportune adjective op·por·tune ˌä-pər-ˈtün -ˈtyün 1 : suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence an opportune moment the legal authorities helped by the opportune use of their powers of arrest T. E. Vedney 2 : occurring at an appropriate time an opportune offer of assistance The book's publication is opportune. opportunely adverb opportuneness ˌä-pər-ˈt(y)ün-nəs noun Did you know? Opportune comes from Latin opportūnus, which can mean "favoring one's needs," "serviceable," or "convenient." The word is a combination of the prefix ob-, meaning "to," and portus, a word for a port or harbor. It alludes to choosing any port in a storm for safety. Synonyms seasonable timely well-timed See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences There isn't a more opportune time to invest in the stock market. an opportune rain shower gave them an excuse to leave the outdoor concert early Recent Examples on the Web The death of al-Qaeda’s leader is an opportune moment to reflect on the dangerous incoherence of the Biden administration’s foreign policy. Ilan Berman, National Review, 5 Aug. 2022 This is an opportune time to resolve a decadeslong issue, South Shore Line President Michael Noland told the NICTD board. Tim Zorn, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2022 The Nordstrom bedding deals are coming in hot for the next month, making now an opportune time to refresh your linens with some luxury finds. Sarah Madaus, SELF, 15 July 2022 With such a labor shortage, this is an opportune time to embark on a career change. Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 12 July 2022 Hotter weather, growing demand could mean rolling blackouts across the Midwest this summer, according to reports Those who examine climate trends say the idea is arriving at an opportune time. Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 11 July 2022 The Detroit Tigers received some Miggy magic at an opportune time. Mason Young, Detroit Free Press, 6 July 2022 This is an opportune time to remember how the birth of this country has given us certain natural rights — among them are life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. Hartford Courant, 3 July 2022 While not intentional perhaps, the Suárez- Freeway Insurance campaign was launched at an opportune time. Greg Engle, Forbes, 12 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French opportun, borrowed from Latin opportūnus "favoring one's needs, serviceable, convenient," probably originally, "blowing in the direction of a harbor (of a wind)," from ob- ob- + portu-, stem of portus "harbor, port entry 1" + -nus, adjective suffix (vowel length perhaps after the ablative portū) Note: The name of a god of harbors, Portūnus, appears to be a secondary formation by analogy with Neptūnus "Neptune." First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 opportuneness noun as in usefulness Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance usefulness seasonableness timeliness practicality feasibility beneficialness advantageousness desirableness profitability desirability judiciousness expediency expedience advisableness advisability prudence wisdom Antonyms & Near Antonyms unwisdom imprudence inexpediency inadvisability infeasibility impracticality injudiciousness inexpedience inopportuneness untimeliness unseasonableness See More
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opportune

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