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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Word of the Day

25 November 2024

ONCHOCERCIASIS

(noun) infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America


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