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   op·por·tun·is·tic

   /ˌäpərto͞oˈnistik/

   adjective

   • 1. exploiting chances offered by immediate circumstances without reference to a general plan or moral principle: "the change was cynical and opportunistic"
   • ▪ (of a plant or animal) able to spread quickly in a previously unexploited habitat: "opportunistic populations colonizing new substrates"
   • ▪ (of a microorganism or an infection caused by it) rarely affecting patients except in unusual circumstances, typically when the immune system is depressed.

   Derivatives

   • 1. opportunistically adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOPPORTUNISTIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   using a situation to get power or an advantage: He made an opportunistic grab for power, which resulted in a civil war. At half-time, United were leading with two opportunistic goals by Black. Synonym. opportunist usually disapproving. medical specialized. (of an organism or infection) affecting someone when they are already ill or weak:

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   The meaning of OPPORTUNISTIC is taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. How to use opportunistic in a sentence.

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   To be opportunistic is to quickly take advantage of a situation, usually in a way that's just plain wrong. You know how an opportunity is a chance to do something? When you're opportunistic, you take advantage of that chance, usually immediately.

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   OPPORTUNISTIC meaning: 1. using a situation to get power or an advantage: 2. (of an organism or infection) affecting…. Learn more.

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   Opportunistic definition: adhering to a policy of opportunism; practicing opportunism.. See examples of OPPORTUNISTIC used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOPPORTUNISTIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   opportunistic. (ɒpəʳtjuːnɪstɪk , US -tuːn- ) adjective. If you describe someone's behaviour as opportunistic, you are critical of them because they take advantage of situations in order to gain money or power, without thinking about whether their actions are right or wrong. [disapproval]

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOPPORTUNISM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Meaning of opportunism in English. opportunism. noun [ U ] uk / ˌɒp.əˈtʃuː.nɪ.z ə m / us / ˌɑː.pɚˈtuː.nɪ.z ə m / Add to word list. behaviour in which you use every situation to try to get power or an advantage: political opportunism. Compare. expedience formal. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Advantage and disadvantage. ace.

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   op•por•tun•is•tic. (ˌɒp ər tuˈnɪs tɪk, -tyu-) adj. 1. adhering to a policy of opportunism; practicing opportunism. 2. a. (of a microorganism) causing disease only under certain conditions, as when a person's immune system is impaired. b. (of a disease or infection) caused by such an organism, as pneumocystis pneumonia in a person with AIDS.

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    Definition of opportunistic adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Opportunistic definition, adhering to a policy of opportunism; practicing opportunism. See more.