happening at exactly the right time; favorable or convenient for a particular purpose or situation.
From Latin 'opportunus' (suitable, fitting), possibly from 'ob' (toward) + 'portus' (harbor), suggesting a ship arriving at the right time. The meaning evolved to mean any favorable timing.
The original Latin meaning might reference a ship arriving at the right moment in the harbor—language often captures how ancient people experienced time and luck, through their everyday activities like harbor trade!
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