Opportunity
/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.ti/noun
A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
Did you know?The term 'opportunity' originates from the Latin 'opportunitas', which was linked to favorable winds that guided ships safely to harbor, showing how luck and timing were once intertwined with survival.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
opportunitas
“A favorable condition or circumstance, literally referring to favorable winds.”
Middle English
Middle English
opportunite
“Adapted from Old French, retaining the connotation of favorable circumstances.”
Old French
Old French
opportunité
“An advantageous moment or suitable occasion.”
Modern English
English
opportunity
“A chance for advancement or progress.”