Opportune

Pronunciation: /ˈɑpərˌtun/

Definitions of opportune

adjective suitable or right for a particular situation; well-timed

Example Sentences

A1 I found an opportune moment to ask her for help.

A2 It was an opportune time to start a new project.

B1 The opportune arrival of the bus saved me from being late.

B2 The opportune decision to invest in stocks paid off handsomely.

C1 She always seems to have an opportune solution to every problem.

C2 The opportune timing of the product launch led to record sales.

Examples of opportune in a Sentence

formal The opportune moment to discuss the budget is during our next meeting.

informal This is the perfect time to ask for a raise, it's just opportune.

slang I'm telling you, the timing couldn't be more on point, it's seriously opportune.

figurative Her arrival was like an opportune ray of sunshine on a gloomy day.

Grammatical Forms of opportune

• past tense: opportuned
• plural: opportunists
• comparative: more opportune
• superlative: most opportune
• present tense: opportunes
• future tense: will opportune
• perfect tense: has opportuned
• continuous tense: is opportuning
• singular: opportune
• positive degree: opportune
• infinitive: to opportune
• gerund: opportuning
• participle: opportuned

Origin and Evolution of opportune

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'opportune' originated from the Latin word 'opportunus', which means 'favorable' or 'convenient'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'opportune' has retained its original meaning of being timely or advantageous, but has also come to imply a sense of being well-suited or fitting for a particular situation.