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# The BFD Word of the Day
- URL: https://goodoil.news/the-bfd-word-of-the-day-867/
- Published: 2022-06-14T18:15:00.000Z
- Updated: 2022-04-17T03:17:34.000Z
- Author: David Theobald
- Tags: General, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2024-07-16 23:04

The word for today is…

opportune (adjective):

1 : suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence  
2 : occurring at an appropriate time

Source : [Merriam -Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opportune?ref=goodoil.news)

Etymology : Opportune comes from Latin opportunus, which can mean “favoring one’s needs,” “serviceable,” or “convenient.” The word is a combination of the prefix ob-, meaning “to,” and portus, a word for a port or harbor. It alludes to choosing any port in a storm for safety.

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