Word of the Day
: April 14, 2022opportune
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adjective
ah-per-TOON
What It Means
Opportune means "suitable or convenient for a particular situation" or "occurring at an appropriate time."
// It is an opportune time to invest in the stock market.
// The book's publication is opportune.
opportune in Context
Did You Know?
Opportune comes from Latin opportūnus, which can mean "favoring one's needs," "serviceable," or "convenient." The word is a combination of the prefix ob-, meaning "to," and portus, a word for a port or harbor. It alludes to choosing any port in a storm for safety.
Quiz
Fill in the blanks to complete an adjective meaning "tending to favor or assist": p _ op _ t _ _ _s.
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