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单词 opportune
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opportune

[ op-er-toon, -tyoon ]
/ ˌɒp ərˈtun, -ˈtyun /
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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

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin opportūnus “convenient,” equivalent to op-op- + portu-, stem of portus “access,” port1 + -nus adjective suffix (u lengthened as in tribūnustribune1)

SYNONYMS FOR opportune

1 apt; fortunate, propitious.
2 convenient.
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2. 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

opportune , opportunistic

Words nearby opportune

oppidan, oppilate, oppo, opponency, opponent, opportune, opportunism, opportunist, opportunistic, opportunistic infection, opportunity
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British Dictionary definitions for opportune

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, adverbopportuneness, noun

Word Origin for opportune

C15: via Old French from Latin opportūnus, from ob- to + portus harbour (originally: coming to the harbour, obtaining timely protection)
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