un-opportune

un-op·por·tune

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh n op-er-toon, -tyoon]
- /ən ˌɒp ərˈtun, -ˈtyun/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh n op-er-toon, -tyoon]
- /ən ˌɒp ərˈtun, -ˈtyun/

Definitions of un-opportune word

adjective un-opportune appropriate, favorable, or suitable: an opportune phrase for the occasion. 1
adjective un-opportune occurring or coming at an appropriate time; well-timed: an opportune warning. 1

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Origin of un-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 Un-opportune

noun

adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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un-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.

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