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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOpportunistic
/ˌɒp.ə.tʃəˈnɪs.tɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Taking advantage of opportunities as they arise, often with a connotation of being exploitative.
"The opportunistic investor quickly bought stocks during the market dip." - 2
Relating to organisms that exploit available resources or conditions for survival.
"Opportunistic pathogens can cause infections when the host's immune system is weakened."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'opportunistic' derives from the Latin word 'opportunus', meaning 'favorable' or 'suitable', which itself comes from 'ob' (toward) and 'portus' (port or harbor). The word evolved in the 19th century to describe behavior that takes advantage of opportunities, often with a negative connotation in modern usage.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Opportunistic" is said worldwide
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opportuniste
Transliteration: opportuniste
"L'investisseur opportuniste a rapidement acheté des actions pendant la baisse du marché."
opportunistisch
Transliteration: opportunistisch
"Der opportunistische Investor kaufte schnell Aktien während des Marktrückgangs."
opportunistico
Transliteration: opportunistico
"L'investitore opportunistico ha rapidamente acquistato azioni durante il calo del mercato."
oportunista
Transliteration: oportunista
"El inversor oportunista compró rápidamente acciones durante la caída del mercado."
oportunista
Transliteration: oportunista
"O investidor oportunista rapidamente comprou ações durante a queda do mercado."
अवसरवादी
Transliteration: avsarvaadi
"अवसरवादी निवेशक ने बाजार में गिरावट के दौरान तेजी से शेयर खरीदे।"
机会主义的
Transliteration: jīhuì zhǔyì de
"机会主义的投资者在市场下跌时迅速购买了股票。"
기회주의적인
Transliteration: gihoejuuijjeogin
"기회주의적인 투자자는 시장이 하락할 때 신속하게 주식을 구매했습니다."
機会主義的な
Transliteration: kikai shugi-teki na
"機会主義的な投資家は市場の下落時に迅速に株を購入しました。"
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