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Definition opportune in American English

opportune adjective

adjective
/ɑpərˈtun/
1

something that is opportune happens at a suitable time or at a time that seems lucky

Example

the opportune arrival of the police

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1.1

an opportune moment or time is one that is convenient or suitable

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Definition opportune in American English