adjective (formal)
1 (of a time) suitable for doing a particular thing, so that it is likely to be successful:
The offer could not have come at a more opportune moment. * Chapman decided the time was opportune for talking business.
2 (of an action or event) done or happening at the right time to be successful:
an opportune remark
OPPINOPPORTUNE
opportunely adverb
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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