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Meaning of SEASONABLE

Pronunciation:  'seezunubul

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adj]  in keeping with the season; "a hard but seasonable frost"; "seasonable clothes"
  2. [adj]  done or happening at the appropriate or proper time; "a timely warning"; "with timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery"; "a seasonable time for discussion"; "the book's publication was well timed"
 
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 Synonyms: opportune, timely, well timed(p), well-timed(a)
 
 Antonyms: unseasonable
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Sea"son*a*ble\, a.
Occurring in good time, in due season, or in proper time for
the purpose; suitable to the season; opportune; timely; as, a
seasonable supply of rain.
      Mercy is seasonable in the time of affliction.
                                               --Ecclus.
                                               xxxv. 20.
-- {Sea"son*a*ble*ness}, n. -- {Sea"son*a*bly}, adv.
 

 

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