1. One who opposes; an adversary; an antagonist; a foe. Macaulay.
2. One who opposes in a disputation, argument, or other verbal controversy; specifically, one who attacks some theirs or proposition, in distinction from the respondent, or defendant, who maintains it. How becomingly does Philopolis exercise his office, and seasonably commit the opponent with the respondent, like a long-practiced moderator! Dr. H. More.
Syn.
— Antagonist; opposer; foe. See Adversary.
OPPORTUNE
Op`por*tune", a. Etym: [F. opporiun, L. opportunus, lit., at or
before the port; ob (see Ob-) + a derivative of portus port, harbor.
See Port harbor.]
Defn: Convenient; ready; hence, seasonable; timely. Milton.
This is most opportune to our need. Shak.
— Op`por*tune"ly, adv.
— Op`por*tune"ness, n.
OPPORTUNE
Op`por*tune", v. t.
Defn: To suit. [Obs.] Dr. Clerke(1637).
OPPORTUNISM
Op`por*tun"ism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. opportunisme.]
Defn: The art or practice of taking advantage of opportunities or circumstances, or of seeking immediate advantage with little regard for ultimate consequences. [Recent]
OPPORTUNIST
Op`por*tun"ist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. opportuniste.]