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Definition of opportunity

opportunity

/ˌɑːpɚˈtuːnəti/
op · por · tu · ni · ty
Adverb:opportunely
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Plural:opportunities
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Adjective:opportune
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opportunity Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A favorable or advantageous combination of circumstances or a suitable time that makes it possible to do, achieve, or experience something.

Example

"Studying abroad gave her the opportunity to become fluent in Spanish."

2

A prospect for employment, promotion, professional advancement, or profitable financial investment.

Example

"The expanding technology sector has created numerous career opportunities for recent graduates."

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• Rhymes for opportunity

• Nearby Words

opportunist
opportunistic
opportunistically
opportunity
opposable
oppose
opposed

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French 'oportunite', from Latin 'opportunitatem' ('fitness, convenience, favorable time'), derived from 'opportunus', which originally referred to a wind blowing toward a harbor ('ob-' meaning 'toward' + 'portus' meaning 'harbor').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Opportunity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/opportunity
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