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opportunism
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun opportunism has 1 sense
- opportunism(n = noun.attribute) expedience, self-interest, self-seeking - taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others; Array is a kind of selfishness
Derived forms noun opportunist1, adjective opportunistic1
CIDE DICTIONARY
opportunism, n. [Cf. F. opportunisme.].
The art or practice of taking advantage of opportunities or circumstances, or of seeking immediate advantage with little regard for ultimate consequences. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
opportunism, n.
1 the adaptation of policy or judgement to circumstances or opportunity, esp. regardless of principle.
2 the seizing of opportunities when they occur.
1 the adaptation of policy or judgement to circumstances or opportunity, esp. regardless of principle.
2 the seizing of opportunities when they occur.
Derivative
opportunist n. opportunistic adj. opportunistically adv.
Etymology
OPPORTUNE after It. opportunismo and F opportunisme in political senses
ROGET THESAURUS
opportunism
Expedience
N expedience, expediency, desirableness, desirability, fitness, utility, propriety, opportunism, advantage, high time, expedient, desirable, advisable, acceptable, convenient, worth while, meet, fit, fitting, due, proper, eligible, seemly, becoming, befitting, opportune, in loco, suitable, applicable, in the right place, conveniently, operae pretium est.
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