opportune (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *opportune*:
ADJECTIVE	all	opportune	suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose

opportune > pronunciation
Sounds	aa.pertuw'n
Rhymes	afternoon ... Witherspoon: 64 rhymes with uwn...

English > *opportune*: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaning	Suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose.
Examples	"an opportune place to make camp" "an opportune arrival"
Narrower	good, right, ripe	Most suitable or right for a particular purpose
Narrower	timely, seasonable, well-timed, well timed	Done or happening at the appropriate or proper time
See also	advantageous, favorable, favourable	Giving an advantage
Opposite	inopportune	not opportune
Spanish	oportuno
Catalan	oportú
Nouns	opportuneness	timely convenience
Nouns	opportunity	a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
Adverbs	opportunely	at an opportune time

HyperDic: opportune