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opportune.

Suitable for some particular purpose.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ɒ.pəˈt͡ʃ(j)uːn/UK/ˌɑ.pɚˈt͡ʃuːn/US/-tjuːn/US
  1. Suitable for some particular purpose.

    This would be an opportune spot for a picnic.
  2. At a convenient or advantageous time.

    The opportune arrival of the bus cut short the boring conversation.
Where this word comes from

From Old French opportun, from Latin opportunus.

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