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opportune

op·por·tune

UK/ɒ.pəˈt͡ʃ(j)uːn/ US/ˌɑ.pɚˈt͡ʃuːn/ uncommon

adjective

1.

suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose

  • “an opportune place to make camp”
  • “an opportune arrival”
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2.

at a convenient or suitable time

  • “an opportune time to receive guests”

Origin

From Old French opportun, from Latin opportunus.

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