English
opportunity
Etymology

From opportune + -ity, from , from .

Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtɪ/, /-ˈt͡ʃuː-/
  • (America) enPR: ä'pər-to͞oʹnə-tē, IPA: /ˌɑpɚˈt(j)unəti/, [-ɾi]
Noun

opportunity

  1. A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
    seize the opportunity
    take an opportunity
    missed opportunity
    The world is full of opportunities and it's up to me to see them and pursue them.
    the opportunity came and went
    You'll get a second opportunity if you miss this one.
  2. A favorable circumstance or occasion.
    Having a holiday is a great opportunity to relax.
  3. (nonstandard, Euro-English) opportuneness
    The Court questioned the opportunity of introducing these measures in such an uncertain economic climate.
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