Added 9 October 2026
opportunity
/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/ noun
In Latin: opportūnitās, ampla Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about opportunity at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
seize the opportunity
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A favorable circumstance or occasion.
Having a holiday is a great opportunity to relax.
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Opportuneness.
The Court questioned the opportunity of introducing these measures in such an uncertain economic climate.
Origin
From opportune + -ity, from Middle French opportunité, from Latin opportūnitās.
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