ŏp′por-tūne′1, a.
(53), a. [Lat. opportunus, literally at or before the port, from prefix ob and portus, the port, harbor; It. opportuno, Sp. oportuno, Fr. & Pr. opportun.] Present at a proper time; recurring or furnished at a needed or suitable occasion; seasonable; timely; fit; becoming.
This is most opportune to our need. Shak.
Perhaps in view Of those bright confines, whence, with neighboring arms, And opportune excursion, we may chance Re-enter heaven. Milton.