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- [op-er-toon, -tyoon]
- /ˌɒp ərˈtun, -ˈtyun/
- /ˈɒp.ə.tjuːn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [op-er-toon, -tyoon]
- /ˌɒp ərˈtun, -ˈtyun/
Definitions of opportune word
- adjective opportune appropriate, favorable, or suitable: an opportune phrase for the occasion. 1
- adjective opportune occurring or coming at an appropriate time; well-timed: an opportune warning. 1
- noun opportune (of a time) Well-chosen or particularly favorable or appropriate. 1
- adjective opportune appropriate, fortunate 1
- adjective opportune If something happens at an opportune time or is opportune, it happens at the time that is most convenient for someone or most likely to lead to success. 0
- adjective opportune occurring at a time that is suitable or advantageous 0
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Origin of opportune
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin opportūnus convenient, equivalent to op- op- + portu-, stem of portus access, port1 + -nus adj. suffix (u lengthened as in tribūnus tribune1)
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Parts of speech for Opportune
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preposition
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opportune popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
opportune usage trend in Literature
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adjective opportune
- fitting — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- appropriate — Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
- favorable — characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.
- apt — An apt remark, description, or choice is especially suitable.
Antonyms for opportune
adjective opportune
- inopportune — not opportune; inappropriate; inconvenient; untimely or unseasonable: an inopportune visit.
- inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- inauspicious — not auspicious; boding ill; ill-omened; unfavorable.
- unfortunate — suffering from bad luck: an unfortunate person.
- unhappy — sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?
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