Opportunistically
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In an opportunistic manner.
"Guided by the Earth’s magnetic field, starlight and other biocompasses that scientists have yet to fully divine, the birds wheel over land and sea, alighting opportunistically en route to rest, preen and refuel."
Example
More examples"Guided by the Earth’s magnetic field, starlight and other biocompasses that scientists have yet to fully divine, the birds wheel over land and sea, alighting opportunistically en route to rest, preen and refuel."
Etymology
From opportunistic + -ally.
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