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opportunity.

A chance for advancement, progress or profit.

11 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/Received-Pronunciation/-ˈt͡ʃuː.-/Received-Pronunciation/ˌɑ.pɚˈt(j)u.nə.ti/Canada, General-American[-ɾi]Canada, General-American
  1. A chance for advancement, progress or profit.

    countable · uncountable
    seize the opportunity
    take an opportunity
  2. A favorable circumstance or occasion.

    countable · uncountable
    Having a holiday is a great opportunity to relax.
  3. Opportuneness.

    countable · nonstandard · uncountable
    The Court questioned the opportunity of introducing these measures in such an uncertain economic climate.
Where this word comes from

From opportune + -ity, from Middle French opportunité, from Latin opportūnitās.

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