transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌä-pər-ˈtün, -ˈtyün ]
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 -ˈt(y)ün-nəs noun