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opportune (adjective):

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

Source : Merriam -Webster

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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