Hypertext Webster Gateway: "opportune"
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.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Opportune \Op`por*tune"\, v. t.
To suit. [Obs.] --Dr. Clerke(1637).
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
opportune
adj 1: suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous
especially for a particular purpose; "an opportune
place to make camp"; "an opportune arrival" [ant: {inopportune}]
2: at a convenient or suitable time; "an opportune time to
receive guests" [syn: {favorable}, {favourable}]
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