opportunist
|op-por-tun-ist|
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/ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪst/
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/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪst/
seizes opportunities
Etymology
Etymology Information
'opportunist' originates from the Latin word 'opportunus,' which meant 'favorable, convenient.'
Historical Evolution
'opportunus' transformed into the French word 'opportuniste,' and eventually became the modern English word 'opportunist.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'favorable or convenient,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who takes advantage of opportunities.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who takes advantage of opportunities as and when they arise, often with little regard for principles or consequences.
The opportunist seized the chance to invest when the market was down.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41