Etymology

opportunely

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Today it means: In a manner suitable for some particular purpose. Full definition →

Middle English oportunely
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromoportunely
  2. English todayopportunely

From Middle English oportunely, equivalent to opportune + -ly.

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