Definition of opportune
1
: suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
an opportune moment the legal authorities helped by the opportune use of their powers of arrest— T. E. Vedney
2
: occurring at an appropriate time
an opportune offer of assistance The book's publication is opportune.
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The first known use of opportune was in the 15th century
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