adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ ä-p ə r- ' tün, - ' tyün
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French opportun, from Latin opportunus, from ob- toward + portus port, harbor ― more at OB- , FORD
Date: 15th century
1 : suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence <an opportune moment>
2 : occurring at an appropriate time <an opportune offer of assistance>
– op · por · tune · ly adverb
– op · por · tune · ness \ - ' t(y)ün-n ə s \ noun