English Dictionary: opportunely | by the DICT Development Group |
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Opportune \Op`por*tune"\, a. [F. opporiun, L. opportunus, lit., at or before the port; ob (see {Ob-}) + a derivative of portus port, harbor. See {Port} harbor.] Convenient; ready; hence, seasonable; timely. --Milton. This is most opportune to our need. --Shak. -- {Op`por*tune"ly}, adv. -- {Op`por*tune"ness}, n. |