opportunity
op-er-TOO-ni-tee/ˌɑ.pɚˈt(j)u.nə.ti/op-uh-TYOO-ni-tee/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/
Pluralopportunities
- 1A chance to do something, especially something good or useful.
Like an open door that lets you walk into something better.
This job is a great opportunity to learn new skills.
She saw an opportunity to start her own business.
UsageSay an opportunity to do something, like an opportunity to learn. You can take or miss one.
Less common meaning
- 2Whether it is a good idea, or a good time, to do something.
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Origin
It came into English through Middle French from Latin "opportunitas." You can see "opportune" plus "-ity" in it.