Category:Opportune

Op`por*tune", a. Etym: [f. opporiun, l. opportunus, lit., at or Before the port; ob (see ob-) + a derivative of portus port, harbor. See port harbor.]

Defn: convenient; ready; hence, seasonable; timely. Milton. This is most opportune to our need. Shak. -- op`por*tune"ly, adv. -- op`por*tune"ness, n.

Opportune Op`por*tune", v. t.

Defn: to suit. [obs.] Dr. Clerke(1637).