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   opportunistic

   /ˌɒpətjuːˈnɪstɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. exploiting immediate opportunities, especially regardless of planning or principle: "an opportunistic political lightweight"
   • ▪ (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) affecting patients only or chiefly 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.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › opportunisticOpportunistic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

5. 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]

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOPPORTUNISTIC definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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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.

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

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   OPPORTUNIST definition: 1. someone who tries to get power or an advantage in every situation: 2. using a situation to get…. Learn more.