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opportune


Meanings
  • adjective

    occurring at the right time; seizing an opportunity

  • adjective

    providing a good or favorable opportunity; opportune moment


Antonyms

inopportune , unseasonable , untime , improper , inappropriate
Synonyms

seasonable , timesome , appropriate , proper
Rhymes
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hone , mone , bone , gone , mown , lone
Variants
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opportune , opportunely , opportuneness , opportunenesses
Etymology
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late Middle English: from Latin opportunus 'suitable, fitting', from opus 'work' + porus 'passable, permeable' (from porus 'a passage', from pore 'a hole')


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  1. The term 'opportune' comes from the Latin word 'opportunus', which means 'suitable, fitting'.

  2. The term 'opportune' is often used in business and finance to describe a favorable market condition or situation.

  3. In the game of chess, an 'opportune' move is one that takes advantage of an opponent's mistake or creates an advantageous position for the player.


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  1. seize the day: The idea of taking advantage of the present moment and living life to the fullest. This concept is often associated with the Latin phrase 'Carpe Diem' and is related to the idea of an opportune moment.

  2. serendipity: The occurrence and discovery of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. Opportune moments can often lead to serendipitous discoveries.


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In literature, the term 'opportune' is often used to describe a moment or situation that is ideal or favorable for achieving a goal. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', Brutus and his co-conspirators seize the opportune moment to assassinate Caesar. In music, the term 'opportune' is sometimes used to describe a musical passage that is well-timed or fitting for the musical context.

How to Memorize "opportune"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a situation where you are presented with an opportunity to achieve a goal. Visualize yourself taking advantage of the opportunity and achieving success.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'opportune' with the idea of a favorable or ideal moment. Think of situations in your life where seizing an opportune moment led to positive outcomes.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym 'OPOSIT': Opportunities Presented Occasionally Seize Them.


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