|äpə(r)|tün, -(r).|tyün adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French opportun, from Latin opportunus, from the phrase ob portum ( veniens ) coming to harbor, from ob to, towards + portum, accusative of portus harbor, port — more at port
1.
a. : fit, suitable, or convenient for a particular occurrence
made his bid for power at an opportune moment
couldn't have chosen a more opportune spot
b. : occurring at a suitable time : timely
this most opportune assistance
opportune words of reassurance
2. obsolete : advantageous , helpful , useful
3. obsolete : open or liable to : exposed
Synonyms: see seasonable