opportune
Suitable for some particular purposeSuitable for some particular purpose.
» You have come at an opportune time.
Du kommst gerade recht.
Вы пришли в удобное время.
Meaning
2 sensesSuitable for some particular purpose.
This would be an opportune spot for a picnic.
geeignet, passend
подходящийpodxodjaščij
доре́чнийdoréčnyj, підходя́щийpidxodjáščyj
suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
At a convenient or advantageous time.
The opportune arrival of the bus cut short the boring conversation.
günstig, gelegen
своевременныйsvojevremennyj
своєча́снийsvoječásnyj
Examples
4 sentencesYou have come at an opportune time.
ruВы пришли в удобное время.
deDu kommst gerade recht.
Elias is just waiting for the opportune moment to strike.
Alberto snuck into Isabella's apartment at an opportune time.
The Korean contributions to the national economy this year were very opportune.
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 2
By meaning 2
Origin
From Old French opportun, from Latin opportunus.From Old French opportun, from Latin opportunus.
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Forms
more opportune, most opportune| Comparative | more opportune Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most opportune Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
4 synonymsAntonyms
5 antonymsWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form