— opportunely , adv. — opportuneness , n.
/op'euhr toohn", -tyoohn"/ , adj.
1. appropriate, favorable, or suitable: an opportune phrase for the occasion.
2. occurring or coming at an appropriate time; well-timed: an opportune warning.
[ 1375-1425; late ME opportunus convenient, equiv. to op- OP- + portu-, s. of portus access, PORT 1 + -nus adj. suffix ( u lengthened as in tribunus TRIBUNE) ]
Syn. 1. apt; fortunate, propitious. 2. convenient. OPPORTUNE, SEASONABLE, TIMELY refer to something that is particularly fitting or suitable for a certain time. OPPORTUNE refers to something that is well-timed and meets exactly the demands of the time or occasion: an opportune remark. Something that is SEASONABLE is right or proper for the time or season or occasion: seasonable weather. Something that is TIMELY occurs or is done at an appropriate time, esp. in time to meet some need: timely intervention.