OPPORTUNELY

opportunely

(adverb) at an opportune time; “he arrived rather opportunely just when we needed a new butler”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

opportunely (comparative more opportunely, superlative most opportunely)

In a manner suitable for some particular purpose.

In a manner convenient or advantageous at some particular time.

Source: Wiktionary


OPPORTUNE

Op`por*tune", a. Etym: [F. opporiun, L. opportunus, lit., at or before the port; ob (see Ob-) + a derivative of portus port, harbor. See Port harbor.]

Definition: Convenient; ready; hence, seasonable; timely. Milton. This is most opportune to our need. Shak.

– Op`por*tune"ly, adv.

– Op`por*tune"ness, n.

Op`por*tune", v. t.

Definition: To suit. [Obs.] Dr. Clerke(1637).

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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27 December 2024

OBLIGATE

(adjective) restricted to a particular condition of life; “an obligate anaerobe can survive only in the absence of oxygen”


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According to Guinness World Records, the largest iced coffee is 14,228.1 liters and was created by Caffé Bene (South Korea), in Yangju, South Korea, on 17 July 2014. They poured iced black Americano on the giant cup that measured 3.3 meters tall and 2.62 meters wide.

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