opportunity

Meanings

• noun

  A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something, or a good chance for something to happen.

  - "He was given an opportunity to prove himself in the business world."
  - "The student was given an opportunity to present her research findings."

---

Pronunciation

1. /ˌɑpɚˈtunəti/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1239774"

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with opportunity
hopefulness , grieffulness , gracefulness , delightfulness

---

Variants

List of all variants of opportunity that leads to same result
opportunities , opportunity , opportunity cost , opportunity costs , equal opportunity employer , equal opportunity employers , photo opportunities , photo opportunity , at every opportunity , at someone's earliest opportunity , at the first opportunity , equal opportunity , golden opportunity , land of opportunity

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Middle English word 'opportune', meaning 'happening at the right time' or 'fit occasion'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'opportunity' contains the word 'portune', which means 'happening at the right time'.

2. In ancient Rome, the goddess Fortuna was believed to bring opportunities and good luck.

3. The first recorded use of the word 'opportunity' in English was in the 14th century.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Chance: An opportunity is a specific type of chance, one that offers a favorable or advantageous situation.

2. Prospect: An opportunity is a prospect that has the potential to be successful or profitable.

---

Quotes

Quotes by authors and personalities

1. I'm handing you an "opportunity" in the heart of the city where the whole world's heading: journalists, corporate leeches, Japanese tourists, Greco-Roman wrestlers.

   - Gary Smith,{it}Illustrated{/it},11 Sept. 2000

2. Nowadays my only "opportunity" for an old-fashioned, self-indulgent sulk comes when I'm traveling.

   - Ian Frazier,{it}Atlantic{/it},March 2001

3. More than 90 percent of female senior managers believe that men's and women's "opportunities" remain unequal …

   - Katha Pollitt,{it}Atlantic{/it},November 1997

4. A phony war because its stated objective—eradicating terrorism—is impossible and serves to mask unstated, alarmingly open-ended goals, a kind of fishing expedition that provides an "opportunity" for America to display its intimidating arsenal …

   - John Edgar Wideman,{it}Harper's{/it},March 2002

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, opportunity is often portrayed as a positive force that can bring about growth and success. In art, it is often depicted as a door or gate that opens to new possibilities. In music, the term 'opportunity' is sometimes used to refer to a chance to perform or audition.

How to Memorize "opportunity"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an opportunity as a door opening to new possibilities. Imagine yourself walking through the door and experiencing the positive outcomes that come with the opportunity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'opportunity' with the word 'chance'. Remember that an opportunity is a specific type of chance that offers a favorable or advantageous situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Only Positive Results In New Opportunities' to remember the definition of opportunity.

---

Memorize "opportunity" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize opportunity is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.