Word of the day - opportunity

[Paco Dennis]

opportunity : "a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something."

I asked Copilot the etymology of opportunity and was surprised and a little delighted by what I found. ( Better check to see if its false etymology. )

Copilot
Certainly! Let me explain the fascinating origins of the word “opportunity.” The term traces back to the late 14th century. It originally came from Old French “opportunite” and directly from Latin “opportunitas.” Now, here’s where it gets interesting: the Latin word “opportunus” means “fit, convenient, suitable, favorable.” It’s derived from the phrase “ob portum veniens,” which refers to the wind coming toward a port. The “ob” part means “in front of” or “toward,” and “portus” means “harbor.” So, in a way, opportunity is like a favorable wind guiding us toward a safe harbor1. Isn’t language history fascinating?


Life is filled with opportunity.

 

[Bella]

I logged in and had the opportunity to reply to this thread, which I did because it was posted by my friend Paco Dennis.

 

[Jace]

Yup, ya never know when it's gonna come
aknockin'
Stay vigilant

 

[Kaila]

“portus” means “harbor.”

So, in a way, opportunity is like a favorable wind guiding us toward a safe harbor.

Loved this, @Paco Dennis
Thanks for sharing it!

 

[Kaila]

My discovery of SF, opened up a positive opportunity.

 

[Pappy]

I spent most of my teen years waiting for an opportunity.

 

[EmptyCup]

Also, this:

The Chinese word for crisis is Wei Ji 危机 Wei means crisis while Ji means opportunity. In the ancient Chinese philosophy, opportunities often arise from crisis.