opportunity
English
/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/, /ˌɑpɚˈtunəti/
noun
Definitions
- A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
- A favorable circumstance or occasion.
- (nonstandard) opportuneness
Etymology
Suffix from English opportune.
Origin
English
opportune
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Cognates and derived terms
- inopportune English
- inopportunity English
- opportune English
- opportunely English
- opportuneness English
- opportunitroph English
- opportunityless English
- opportunivore English
- opportun Old French