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opportune |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Opportune \Op`por*tune"\, a. [F. opporiun L. opportunus lit., at or before the port; ob (see {Ob-}) + a derivative of portus port, harbor. See {Port} harbor.] Convenient; ready; hence seasonable; timely. --Milton. This is most opportune to our need --Shak. -- {Op`por*tune"ly}, adv -- {Op`por*tune"ness}, n. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Opportune \Op`por*tune"\, v. t. To suit. [Obs.] --Dr. Clerke(1637). From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: opportune adj 1: suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose; "an opportune place to make camp"; "an opportune arrival" [ant: {inopportune}] 2: at a convenient or suitable time; "an opportune time to receive guests" [syn: {favorable}, {favourable}]
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