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opportune

adjective
 
 
/ˈɒp.ə.tjuːn/ US  /ˌɑː.pɚˈtuːn/ formal

Definition

happening at a time that is likely to produce success or is convenient: This would seem to be an opportune moment for reviving our development plan. Would it be opportune to discuss the contract now? → Opposite inopportuneAt the right time
(Definition of opportune adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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