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opportune

op·por·tune [ óppər tn, òppər tn ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
fitting or fortunate: suitable for a purpose, or occurring at just the right time

[15th century. Via French< Latin opportunus "favorable" (used of the wind) < ob portum veniens "coming toward port"]

op·por·tune·ly adverb
op·por·tune·ness noun
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