OPPORTUNISM

opportunism, self-interest, self-seeking, expedience

(noun) taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

opportunism (countable and uncountable, plural opportunisms)

The practice of taking advantage of any situations or people to achieve an end, often with no regard for principles or consequences.

Source: Wiktionary


Op`por*tun"ism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. opportunisme.]

Definition: The art or practice of taking advantage of opportunities or circumstances, or of seeking immediate advantage with little regard for ultimate consequences. [Recent]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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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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