tempestive

adjective

tem·​pes·​tive

(ˈ)tem¦pestiv

archaic

: occurring at a proper time or season : opportune, timely

Word History

Etymology

Latin tempestivus, from tempestus period of time, season (from tempus time) + -ivus -ive

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