opportune

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Suitable for some particular purpose.
  2. At a convenient or advantageous time.

Pronunciation

/ɒ.pəˈt͡ʃ(j)uːn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-opportune.wav /ˌɑ.pɚˈt͡ʃuːn/ /-tjuːn/

Word forms

opportune more opportune most opportune

Etymology

From Old French opportun, from Latin opportunus.

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