Added 9 October 2026
opportune
/ɒ.pəˈt͡ʃ(j)uːn/ adjective
In Latin: opportūnus Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about opportune at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose.
an opportune place to make camp
Origin
From Old French opportun, from Latin opportunus.
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