\Op`por*tu"ni*ty\, n.; pl. {Opportunities}. [F.
opportunit['e], L. opportunitas. See {Opportune}.]
1. Fit or convenient time; a time or place favorable for
   executing a purpose; a suitable combination of conditions;
   suitable occasion; chance.
         A wise man will make more opportunities than he
         finds.                                --Bacon.
2. Convenience of situation; fitness. [Obs.]
         Hull, a town of great strength and opportunity, both
         to sea and land affairs.              --Milton.
3. Importunity; earnestness. [Obs.] --Jer. Taylor.
Syn: Occasion; convenience; occurrence.
Usage: {Opportunity}, {Occasion}. An occasion is that which
       falls in our way, or presents itself in the course of
       events; an opportunity is a convenience or fitness of
       time, place, etc., for the doing of a thing. Hence,
       occasions often make opportunities. The occasion of
       sickness may give opportunity for reflection.