Definitions for opportunistic
ˌɒp ər tuˈnɪs tɪk, -tyu-op·por·tunis·tic

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1. opportunist, opportunistic, timeservingadjective

   taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit

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1. opportunisticadjective

   (Med.) Causing disease only when the immune system of the host has been weakened, or other damage to the host provides special opportunity for invasion; -- of microorganisms or infectious diseases; as, opportunistic pathogens may infect a burn site; AIDS predisposes a patient to opportunistic infection.

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1. opportunisticadjective

   taking advantage of situations that arise

2. opportunisticadjective

   said of people who will take advantage of situations to advance their own interests, without regard for principles

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1. opportunistic

   Opportunistic refers to taking immediate advantage of situations or events, often in a self-serving, exploitative, or unethical manner. It typically refers to actions that are seen as advantageous for personal, political, or financial gain without consideration for principles or consequences.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of opportunistic in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of opportunistic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of opportunistic in a Sentence

1. Howard Zucker.Among:

   It is important for New Yorkers to understand C. auris poses no risk to the general public, c. auris is an opportunistic infection which primarily impacts patients who are already ill for other reasons.

2. Ricky Sandler:

   It is clear to us that TKWY's offer of a 15% premium to JE's closing price on July 26 is highly opportunistic, the proposed financial terms are far too favorable to TKWY shareholders and far too unfavorable to JE shareholders. Accordingly, we intend to vote against this arrangement.

3. Anton Khudobin:

   Anton Khudobin had 38 saves, including 16 in the third after giving up two goals earlier in the period. Vegas goalieRobin Lehner stopped 20 shotsoverall while his record postseason shutout streak ended. Dallas was outshot 18-4 in the third period, but had the final chance in regulation with a 3-on-1 break. Stars captain Jamie Benns wrister briefly shook up Lehner, who was struck by the puck that went over the pad and hit him near his left knee as time expired. I thought in the third we responded again, had a bunch of chances to potentially win the game in the last five minutes, Vegas coach Pete DeBoer said. It was one of those nights. They were opportunistic and thats what they are. Pucks right on the wrong guys stick in the wrong spots tonight for us. Lehner was back in net for overtime, and said afterward that he was fine. As for the game-ending goal, he said, It happened pretty quick. ... Tough to judge right now. Vegas tied the game at 2 with 7:14 left in regulation on Alex Tuchs goal that was challenged by the Stars, who felt there was interference against Anton Khudobin. The goalie was in front of the right post with Mark Stone against him when Alex Tuchs shot went over Alex Tuchs left shoulder and into the net. Nothing I can say about it, I think I was out of the crease. That was it.

4. John McNesby:

   Our union and police officers will not stand-by and watch Inspector Bologna get railroaded by a politically, opportunistic [district attorney], who has turned his back on Philadelphia police and the city.

5. Hakan Bjorkman:

   If this is not dealt with quickly, we risk the virus spreading to more people, more people dying of opportunistic disease like tuberculosis and the virus building up a resistance to our drugs.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=opportunistic
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=opportunistic
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Opportunistic
4. ^ ChatGPT
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