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opportunistically

op·por·tun·is·tic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [op-er-too-nis-tik, -tyoo-]
    • /ˌɒp ər tuˈnɪs tɪk, -tyu-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [op-er-too-nis-tik, -tyoo-]
    • /ˌɒp ər tuˈnɪs tɪk, -tyu-/

Definitions of opportunistically word

  • adjective opportunistically adhering to a policy of opportunism; practicing opportunism. 1
  • adjective opportunistically Pathology. (of a microorganism) causing disease only under certain conditions, as when a person's immune system is impaired. (of a disease or infection) caused by such an organism: Pneumocystis pneumonia is an opportunistic disease that often strikes victims of AIDS. 1
  • noun opportunistically In an opportunistic manner. 1
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Origin of opportunistically

First appearance:

before 1890
One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; opportunist + -ic

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Parts of speech for Opportunistically

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Opportunistically

opportunistically popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for opportunistically

adverb opportunistically

  • unscrupulously — not scrupulous; unrestrained by scruples; conscienceless; unprincipled.
  • resourceful — able to deal skillfully and promptly with new situations, difficulties, etc.
  • deviously — departing from the most direct way; circuitous; indirect: a devious course.
  • cunningly — skill employed in a shrewd or sly manner, as in deceiving; craftiness; guile.
  • speculatively — pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by speculation, contemplation, conjecture, or abstract reasoning: a speculative approach.
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