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Dexterous vs Opportune - What's the difference?

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Dexterous is a related term of opportune.


As adjectives the difference between dexterous and opportune

is that dexterous is skillful with one's hands while opportune is suitable for some particular purpose.

dexterous

English

Alternative forms

* dextrous

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Skillful with one's hands.
  • Skillful in some specific thing
  • * 1719 ,
    • We went frequently out with this boat a-fishing; and as I was most dexterous to catch fish for him, he never went without me.
  • Agile; flexible; able to move fluidly and gracefully.

    • Related terms

    * ambidextrous * dexter * dexterity

    See also

    * adroit * active * expert * skillful * clever * able * ready * apt * handy * versed

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    opportune

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Suitable for some particular purpose.
    • This would be an opportune spot for a picnic
  • At a convenient or advantageous time.
    • The opportune arrival of the bus cut short the boring conversation

    Antonyms

    * inopportune

    Related terms

    * opportunity * opportuneness