opportunity

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

   the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington

2. 2
   noun

   A chance for advancement, progress or profit.

   seize the opportunity

3. 3
   noun

   A favorable circumstance or occasion.

   Having a holiday is a great opportunity to relax.

4. 4
   noun

   Opportuneness.

   The Court questioned the opportunity of introducing these measures in such an uncertain economic climate.

Etymology

From opportune + -ity, from Middle French opportunité, from Latin opportūnitās.