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TIMELY
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Irregular inflected forms: timelier , timeliest
I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Done or happening at the appropriate or proper time
Example:
the book's publication was well timed
Synonyms:
seasonable; timely; well-timed; well timed
Classified under:
Similar:
opportune (suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose)
Derivation:
time (a suitable moment)
timeliness (timely convenience)
timeliness (being at the right time)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Before a time limit expires
Example:
the timely filing of his income tax return
Classified under:
Similar:
on time; punctual (acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed)
Derivation:
timeliness (being at the right time)
II. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
At an opportune time
Example:
your letter arrived apropos
Synonyms:
apropos; seasonably; timely; well-timed
Classified under:
Context examples:
For example collagen structural phenotypes demonstrate a cooperative, sequential, timely orchestrated action of the SLRPs that altogether shape the architecture and mechanical properties of the collagen matrix.
(Function of SLRP in Bone Pathway, NCI Thesaurus/BIOCARTA)
The authors note that timely policies to make air conditioning technologies efficient and affordable, and to improve the design of residential areas in order to reduce heat island effects, would benefit both the climate and development.
(Billions at risk from heat stress at home, SciDev.Net)
The satellite will boost the nation’s weather observation network and NOAA’s prediction capabilities, leading to more accurate and timely forecasts, watches and warnings.
(GOES-R heads to orbit, will improve weather forecasting, NOAA)
A timely observation of the sense of power that there was in his face, did more to bring back to my remembrance the entreaty of Agnes, in its full force, than any effort I could have made.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
